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Who We Are?
African jacana safari tours.
We are a fully owned Motswana company based in Maun, North Western Botswana, the entry way to Moremi Game reserve and the Nxai Pans. Formed in the year 2016, African Jacana have maintained a good record of good customer satisfaction both locally and internationally because of immense understanding of the tourism industry , further more as a member of Botswana Guides Association we commit to excellent safari experience. Our greatest satisfaction comes in serving satisfied customers who have experienced the real African adventure and inspiration of travel.
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African Jacana Safaris is based in Maun Botswana, the gateway to Moremi Game Reserve and the Nxai Pans. The company has an immense understanding in the tourism industry with a good record for both local citizen and international customers operating with well experienced professional guides who have been in the industry for more than 30 years. If you want to join African Jacana Safari Tours on a safari tour, we guarantee you will enjoy every minute of the African Safari Adventure. African Jacana
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Jacana Camp
Jacana is a classic Okavango Delta water camp set on a secluded island deep in the magical Okavango Delta, surrounded by floodplains and papyrus swamps.
This classic Okavango Delta water camp is set on a secluded island deep in the magical Okavango Delta, surrounded by floodplains and papyrus swamps. There are just 5 guest tents, including a family unit, at intimate Jacana Camp, all built on stilts to best appreciate views of the stunning landscape around the site.
The communal dining area is set between two magnificent fig trees, with the option for guests to enjoy meals under the vast African skies. There is also an inviting plunge pool and furnished sundeck for warm afternoons, while a lounge with a fire pit provides a cosy setting to curl up on cool evenings.
Things to do at Jacana Camp include boat cruises, mokoro (dugout canoe) trips, catch-and-release fishing and game drives (in the summer months). It’s also possible to embark on exciting guided walks; however, this activity is seasonal and must be pre-booked.
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How to get to Jacana Camp
Light aircraft transfers to Jacana Camp can be arranged from Maun, Kasane or selected camps in the Delta.
Activities at Jacana Camp
- Boat cruises
- Mokoro trips
- Catch-and-release fishing
- Game drives (seasonal)
- Guided walks (seasonal)
*Some activities are available at extra cost.
Jacana Camp Highlights
- A true Okavango Delta water camp
- With just five guest tents for a truly intimate wilderness experience
- A wide range of mostly water-based activities
- Opportunities to view specially adapted Delta wildlife including red lechwe
- Exceptional birdlife
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Little Tubu
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Little Vumbura Camp
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In the wildlife-rich Moremi Game Reserve within the Okavango Delta, this award-winning luxury safari camp lies by a serene wild river.
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Qorokwe Camp
Qorokwe Camp is a brand new luxury safari camp set amongst some of the Okavango's most diverse habitats.
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Sanctuary Baines’ Camp
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Sanctuary Chief’s Camp
Award-winning Sanctuary Chief’s Camp is located on Chief’s Island in an exceptionally predator-rich pocket of the Okavango Delta.
Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp
Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp is a classic safari camp set in a large private concession bordering Botswana's famous Moremi Game Reserve.
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Tubu Tree Camp
Nestled amongst ancient trees on an island in the north of the Okavango Delta renowned for great concentrations of game, Tubu Tree Camp is especially famous for its leopards.
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The ultra-luxurious Vumbura Plains Camp sits elevated upon a stunning floodplain in the north of the Okavango Delta where guests can enjoy both water and land-based activities.
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Jewel of the Delta
A delightful water-based camp where you can enjoy an intimate and authentic Okavango Delta safari.
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Wilderness Jacana
Get ready for an aquatic adventure in the Okavango.
Embark on a discovery of the aquatic wonderland that is the Okavango. On an island in the Jao Reserve, surrounded by seasonally inundated floodplains and papyrus swamps, Botswana's Wilderness Jacana takes its name from the birds that flourish here. Delta specials abound, while the semi-permanent water delivers unique encounters with an array of fascinating creatures.
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Jacana moments
On a small island, the Okavango Delta’s Jacana promises a visual, tangible experience in the seasonal Delta waters. Look forward to close-up observations of hippos, crocodiles, and water-loving elephants. A wealth of waterbirds is also waiting for you, including the emblematic African jacana, wattled crane, and Pel’s fishing-owl.
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THE DETAILS
Wilderness Jacana invites you to discover stimulating adventure in Botswana’s astounding waterscapes. From your enviable vantage point on the camp’s raised wooden deck, look out for an abundance of animals visiting the broad Delta channels fronting camp. Recline between the two magnificent sycamore fig trees, framed by dense wild date palms, and discover what paradise really looks like.
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Travel with purpose
By partnering with the Tubu Joint Management Committee and Pack for a Purpose, our Children in the Wilderness initiative at Jacana inspires and educates children in the Okavango Delta, opening their eyes and minds to the importance of protecting the environment. By staying with us, you directly help to shape the next generation of custodians of the wild.
Enjoy a refreshing dip, for some respite from the African sun.
Stay in touch with friends and family, and share your sightings.
We tread lightly wherever we go. Jacana is 100% solar powered.
Pick out a locally crafted keepsake as a reminder of your safari.
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Glimpse Africa’s only amphibious antelope.
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Greet a breeding elephant herd coming to drink.
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Spotted-necked otter
Look out as whiskered noses pop up to say hello.
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Hippopotamus
An abundant icon of the Okavango Delta.
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Experience the tranquil Delta
The small island home of Jacana is a delight for twitchers who will relish sightings of avian specials, including both lesser and African jacana, Pel’s fishing-owl, slaty egret, and African pygmy-goose. Here in the Delta, wildlife is also abundant. Watch buffalos graze as you breakfast. Glide past hippos and crocs on a mokoro. Or venture out on a game drive to search for wild dogs and leopards.
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Explore on land when water levels recede.
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Close-up encounters with water-loving residents.
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Lean back in Botswana’s traditional canoe.
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Catch-and-release fishing
Cast your line for seasonal fishing experiences.
Jacana experiences
Explore camps in the okavango delta.
Here in the Jao Reserve, the magnificent Okavango Delta floodplains provide a home for countless bird species, some found only in this special corner of water-filled paradise. With over 61,000 hectares to explore, there are more than 830 hectares of pristine wilderness per guest, promising an exclusive Botswana safari quite unlike any other.
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Where is the okavango delta.
The Okavango Delta is found in north-western Botswana. As the world’s largest inland delta, it covers a large swathe of the Kalahari Desert. This is a vast and varied ecosystem that provides a sanctuary for some of the world’s rarest birds and wildlife.
How big is the Okavango Delta?
The Okavango Delta is dynamic and constantly changing with the seasonal rains. It occupies an area of between 6 000 and 15 000 square kilometres, the channels flowing into the semi-desert Kalahari to create a safari experience quite like anywhere else on Earth.
What is the best time to visit the Okavango Delta?
Jacana in Botswana is ready to welcome you all year round. While each season brings a unique appeal, wildlife numbers are concentrated between July and October. These drier months also allow for seasonal walking opportunities.
What should I wear on safari in Botswana?
Khaki, green and beige are essential neutral colors for a safari in the bush, particularly if you would like to take a walk on the wild side. Also be sure to pack a long-sleeved shirt, mosquito repellant, sunglasses, and some good sunscreen. And don’t forget your camera and spare memory cards for some epic safari shots.
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Let’s plan your next journey
When we say we’re there every step of the way, we mean it, literally. From planning the perfect circuit, to private inter-camp transfers on Wilderness Air, and easing you through Customs. We’re with you on the ground, at your side, 24-7, from start to finish. Ready to take the road less travelled? Contact our Travel Designers to plan an unforgettable journey.
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African Jacana Safari
African Jacana Safari: Prices & Details
Prices & Details for the African Jacana Safari
Below are costs for the African Jacana Safari and details of what’s included. This is just an example of what we do; each of our holidays is tailor-made. Contact our Expert team now for them to design a trip that will suit you really well.
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Holiday price guide
Departing on or after
What's included
- Your meals and laundry at all camps
- Game activities – walks, drives (all in open 4WD vehicles) and mokoro trips
- All transfers in Botswana
- Park fees at all the camps
- Most drinks whilst on safari (including all soft drinks, house wines and local beers & spirits)
- A complimentary copy of the Bradt Botswana safari guide
What's not included
- Champagne, specially imported spirits, fine vintage wines and similarly exotic alcoholic drinks (for which all safari camps & hotels will charge extra)
- Tips and gratuities (which are optional)
Notes about this trip
- The prices shown are per person sharing; call us for single person supplements.
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International flights
Many of our travellers organise their own flights. However, if you're starting in the UK, we can arrange flights to and from Africa as a part of your holiday. Ask us as we design your trip.
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The African Jacana (Actophilornis africanus)
The African jacana (Actophilornis africanus) : is a wader in the family jacanidae, also known as “Lily walkers” because of their slender legs and toes that gives them the gracefulness to walk on the lily pads that blanket their wetlands. The specie is found in sub-Saharan Africa in countries like Uganda , Kenya , Tanzania, South Africa and many more. The African jacana is a monotypic and hails from the family jacanidae which consists of six genera and eight species. These unusual wading birds have extremely long and slim legs, toes and claws which enables them distribute their weight evenly, thereby allowing them to walk across water on thin and flimsy floating water vegetation specifically the water lilies. These graceful birds are good divers and strong flyers accompanied by their squawking sound during flight. The species has a keen sense of sight and hearing and relies little on its sense of smell.
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Physical description
African jacanas are conspicuous and unmistakable birds. The adult male is a long necked, legged and short tailed, medium sized water bird with almost egg shaped body. It is predominantly a rufous brown in color across the body, upper and lower wing areas although the shade of brown is darker below. The neck and head are white with a prominent black eye stripe and black primary flight feathers. The up surrounding of the neck is also black, the base of the front of the neck where it joins with the upper chest and the white feathers morph into a pale yellow to orange color. The bills appear short, blue with a continuing frontal shield extending above the eye stripe, over the face and the forehead to the crown. The feet and legs are grey with slim toes and claws appearing far too large for a bird of its size. Juvenile birds are similar to adults but lack the blue bill and have mainly a brown head whereas the underbody parts are white with a rufous patch on the belly. The adult female is similar to the male although generally larger in size and weight so in conclusion the female is larger than the male although the coloring of the feathers are much the same between the sexes.
Unicity of the African jacana
Unlike nest building and parental care undertaken by the female of most species of birds, with the African jacana the duties are reversed. Breeding females usually take up with a harem of males who individually and under the study of the females build a nest and then awaits the arrival of the eggs. And once laid, the females generally moves on to the next male whilst the male bird incubates the eggs until hatching. The male is particularly protective of his chicks and has a method by which he can hide them and move them about during times of danger. With the use of his wings, he is able to scoop up the young holding them beneath his wings against his body and move about with just the chicks’ legs protruding and swinging below. The appearance of this act results in a rather comical and strange looking multi legged creature which occasionally appears to have eight or more legs. The size of the toes and claws of this bird combine to produce massive feet designed to allow easy movement across lily pads and flimsy floating water vegetation. African jacanas are not very good flyers, they are weak and only capable of short-distance flights this is because these birds moult all at the same time making them unable to fly until the new feathers have grown. This keeps the feathers stay clean and in good condition thus particularly important for water birds. Their ability to appear walking across water, lily pads and other flimsy floating vegetation has resulted to also being known as the “Jesus birds” or “Lily Trotters”. Chicks usually hide from predators by diving below the water surfaces and remaining there with just their beaks protruding above the water’s surface making indeed a fascinating and an amazing species to study.
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The African jacana has evolved a highly unusual polyandrous mating system; where one female mates with multiple males and the male alone cares for the chicks. This system has evolved due to two factors: first, the eggs laid can equally be well incubated and cared for by both parents of the either sex. Secondly the lakes that jacanas inhabits are so resource-rich that the relative energy expended by the female in producing each egg is effectively negligible. This means that the rate-limiting factor of the jacana’s breeding is the rate at which the males can raise and care for the chicks and the female mates up with over 4 males. In this breeding the male builds a semi-submerged floating nest with almost every aquatic plant material and then the female mates up with a male, laying 4 brown eggs with distinct dark brown to black camouflaged markings. Occasionally the female will simply lay the eggs outside a nest on a floating vegetation. Males then collect the eggs under their wings and move them to a safer location. As soon as she lays eggs, she moves on to a new male, leaving the previous male to incubate and raise the chicks. The female lays around 4 eggs in a nest on a floating platform. Within permanent wetlands, African jacanas are able to breed year round though where season influence a fall in water levels seasonal breeding may occur. Eggs are incubated for a period of up to twenty six (26) days by the male alone although he is not constantly on the nest due to the heat, will often require shading from the hot sun as opposed to incubation. Upon hatching, chicks are able to run, dive swim, feed themselves and are protected by the adult male. In this case, each male jacana bird incubates, cares and rears a nest of chicks. A mating pair can have up to 30 clutches of eggs each season, resulting from either the same partner or various partners. The female African jacana is more dominant than the male and much larger. At times this female jacana is highly selective about whom she chooses to mate with and she rarely chooses the same partner for every clutch of eggs she lays.
Communication
These colorful water birds utter out loud, raucous shrieks, moans and almost barking noises when danger lurks or when intruders fly over their territories. It is a noisy species uttering out a range of calls and sounds. In flight, they utter a loud and fast staccato ”kreep-kreep-kreep”, almost like a nasal trilling sound. Alarm calls are particularly by necessity, extremely loud and consists of sharp single notes similar to “kaakup”.
African jacanas occasionally choose seeds as their preferred diet consisting of fresh water insects, larvae, spiders, crustaceans and molluscs. The species normally forage whist swimming, walking across lily pads, and other floating vegetation from either the surface of the water or from the lily pads themselves. Although they are also able to catch flying insects, they have been seen picking insects from hippopotamus and buffalo backs.
Where to find them
In Uganda you can find them in Murchison falls national park , Mabamba swamp and at banks of most of Uganda’s Lakes and Rivers.
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Nestled within the beautiful Queen Elizabeth National Park is Jacana Safari Lodge, an exceptional tree house Lodge built with typically local materials in form of local volcanic rocks, gum poles, wood and rope, then designed with phenomenal organic furniture as well as rich textures.
Owned and managed by GeoLodges, the rustic Lodge sits along the northern tip of verdant Maramagambo forest, overlooking the spectacular Lake Nyamasingiri- the country’s largest Volcanic Crater Lake. It is about one hour and twenty minutes’ drive from the City of Fort Portal as well as about 35 miles from Kasese Airstrip.
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This exceptionally beautiful Safari Lodge is comprised of 8 stylish Cabins, each overlooking the Crater Lake as well as the far-flung Maramagambo forest and surrounded by private verandas. Additionally, each of these cabins has a bathroom with running water, a rain shower, slippers and clean towels, separate flushing toilets, wardrobe, spacious sitting area to relax and reminisce on the day’s experiences, a writing desk, in-room safe, private balcony and comfortable beds with mosquito nets.
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This beautiful room type features one king-size bed and can accommodate a maximum of four guests. Present here is the private bathroom with a shower, work desk, private balcony overlooking the Lake and far-flung Maramagambo forest.
The Double Room with balcony
This room has one king-size bed and accommodates a maximum of two guests. It also features a balcony for relaxing while taking in unrivalled views, an en-suite bathroom with rain shower, safe, to mention but a few.
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While at the luxurious Jacana Safari Lodge, visitors can enjoy the spacious lounge area with soft-cushioned sofas that surround the large fireplace. After a long day of exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park or the verdant Maramagambo forest, travellers normally cool off at the stunning swimming pool while enjoying views of the Lake and for sauna lovers, Jacana Safari Lodge has got you covered.
The secluded Tembo Bar is in the lower level and hangs over the Crater Lake’s jaw-dropping waters, providing the perfect relaxation that you need during a cool evening with friends or colleagues. Guests also enjoy candle-lit dinner at the Fish Eagle Bar found along the jetty close to the edge of the water body. Also provided at this Lodge is guest parking, laundry services and a luggage storage room.
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Guided walks, birding tours, Bat Cave visits and Chimpanzee trekking through Maramagambo forest, the Gondola and Lake canoeing, kayaking on Nyamasingiri as well as bush walks, game drives and boat cruises within the sweeping Queen Elizabeth National Park are conducted by guests of Jacana Safari Lodge.
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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.
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Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.
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To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.
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The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.
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Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.
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The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.
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At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.
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The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.
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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.
Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA
Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova (Moscow, Russian Federation). (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Kharis Mustafin (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Irina Alborova (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Alina Matzvai (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected]
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