Found in the Altai Mountains in 2006, the mummy is the preserved body of a Scythian, along with his possessions. Scythian were horse-riding nomads who dominated the area, particularly from 600 BC to 300 AD. 

The mummy was found inside a burial chamber on the Mongolian side of the Altai Mountains. A permanent ice block underneath the tomb kept the air dry, guaranteeing the remains were well preserved. 

Scientists say the mummy, as man age 50 to 60 years, suffered from a degenerative bone disease, such as arthritis. 

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