In China, archaeological DNA analysis of the remains of a horse revealed that not only was the horse 2,000 years old, but it was also golden in color. The research is conducted by the Institute of Archeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. Researchers analyzed the remains of five horses found in a nomad burial site. Analysis shows that the tombs date back to the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC – AD).

8) It revealed that it belongs to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. “While the horse’s body was golden, its mane and tail were almost white,” said Zhao Xin, the project’s lead researcher. he says. “Although this discovery is not the first archaeological discovery of a golden horse, the genetic variation of the golden horse is very, very rare,” Zhao said. he said. The cemetery here dates back to BC.

It was revealed that it dates back to between 400 and 120 BC and that nomadic communities were buried in this cemetery. It is estimated that these 5 horses discovered during excavations were sacrificed for 3 different people. “While three horses were found in the same grave, only the golden horse was buried with its owner,” Zhao said. he says. “Frankly, what makes the golden horse so valuable is its striking and unique appearance.” he says.

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Dipçe: This horse identified is undoubtedly the Aqal Teke horse. The region where it is located is the ancient Turkestan region, and the current example of the horse whose lineage is mentioned in the article, Aqal Teke, is exactly compatible with Turkish horses. Studies on the origins of British horses again point to Aqal Teke horses. – Kürşad BAYTOK