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Notable burials and kurgans identified in Southern Russia include:

1. Pazyryk burials: These are Scythian-type kurgans that date back to the 4th–3rd century BC. They are known for their well-preserved artifacts and human remains due to the Siberian permafrost. The famous "Rug" and "Altai Ice Princess" were discovered in these kurgans. More information can be found on the Wikipedia page and in an article about the treasures in the Hermitage Museum.[1][2]

2. Unetice culture kurgans: These kurgans are dated to 2000–1800 BC and are part of the burial mounds of the Unetice culture. Additional information is available on the Kurgan Wikipedia page.

3. Kurgans of the Scythian period: These kurgans are the monumental burial mounds of the riding nomads from the Scythian period. They are characterized by their large cairns of boulders and stones covering wooden chambers. More details can be found in a PDF document from The British Academy.[7]

4. Burial mounds with human sacrifices: A 2,800-year-old burial mound was discovered in Siberia, containing the remains of an elite individual buried with at least one sacrificed human and 18 horses. This find is eerily similar to Scythian graves and is detailed in an article on Live Science.[5]

5. Kurgans of the Eurasian steppe: This article discusses the unique and world-famous burial mounds (kurgans) and petroglyphs of the Pazyryk Culture of the Early Scythian Epoch, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. More information can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage Centre website. [4]

These kurgans and burials provide significant insights into the ancient cultures and practices of Southern Russia.