9. The Pazyryk Tombs, Siberia
The Pazyryk tombs in Siberia reveal a haunting sight into a lost nomadic world, perfectly frozen in time by the icy Altai permafrost. The discovery of mummified bodies, including the famous “Siberian Ice Maiden,” adorned with complex tattoos and surrounded by rich burial goods, tells a story of elaborate rituals and deep beliefs in the afterlife.