Burial Mounds Research Articles

Cemento-Osseous Dysplasia in a Female Bronze Age Skeleton (North Caucasus)

PurposeThe earliest known case of cemento-osseous dysplasia could be detected in a Bronze Age skeleton, dating back 4500 years ago in the region of the North Caucasus. Although the soft tissue was missing, sufficient diagnosis could be achieved by using different methods that prove the existence of fibro-osseous processes already in prehistory. Skeletal remains provide a direct view of such changes which cannot be obtained from a living patient without compromising.MethodsA skeleton of a 30-40-year-old female individual from the burial mound of Budyonnovsk 10 (including 19 individuals) in Southern Russia was investigated using macroscopic, radiographic, and microscopic methods.ResultsIn the mandible, destruction of the labial wall of the alveoli 32 and 31 is already visible macroscopically. At the base of the lesion, the original bone is replaced by fine porous bone including small dense particles: plain radiography and computed tomography evidence localized processes to the periapical areas of all lower incisors. The lesions are mainly radiolucent, only the particles in alveolus 32 have a radiopaque appearance. Microscopy shows woven bone as filling of the lesions and additional hypocellular materials in alveolus 32, which can best be explained as cementum-like structures.ConclusionsThe lesion´s location in the periapical areas of the lower incisors, the woven bone, and cementum-like structures fit the diagnosis of periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia. The presence of a second individual with focal cemento-osseous dysplasia in this burial mound is an interesting co-occurrence that requires further genetic analysis.LimitationsThe diagnosis is solely based on the skeletal remains, soft tissue components are missing.Suggestions for Further ResearchGenetic analyses are planned to detect the underlying mutation for the two individuals.

A Healed Arrowhead Injury in a Celtic Elite Burial Near the Heuneburg, Germany: Insights Into Ancient Warfare and Healthcare Practices

ABSTRACTUtilizing imaging techniques opens new avenues for diagnosing paleopathological findings in archaeological human skeletal remains. This study presents a case of severe perforating trauma on the left ischial bone of an adult male Celtic elite burial from the late Hallstatt period, discovered within the central chamber of a burial mound near the Heuneburg hilltop settlement in southwest Germany. Despite the gravity of the injury, evidence of complete healing suggests meticulous medical intervention and intensive healthcare, indicative of the elevated social status accorded to elites during this period. Employing computer tomographic scanning, we created a three‐dimensional virtual negative imprint of the lesion and identified it as likely resulting from an arrowhead. Comparative analysis of the imprint with archaeological arrowheads typical for the era and region suggests a probable association with warfare rather than hunting purposes. This case study contributes to our understanding of protohistoric medical treatment practices and warfare techniques prevalent during the Hallstatt period.

Insights into Early Iron Age Social Structure in the Eastern Steppes: Excavation Results of the Chinge-Tey Western Chain Kurgan 1

ABSTRACT While the Early Iron Age burial mounds of the highest elite in Tuva have been intensively studied in the past two decades, they represent only a small fraction of the diversity of archaeological monuments in the Siberian Valley of the Kings. In this article, we present the results of an examination of a smaller peripheral mound. The monument’s proximity to the elite mound of Chinge-Tey and its similar chronology allow us to expand the social cross-section through Early Iron Age society in southern Siberia. Four graves were excavated and documented in detail. Three out of four burials were found intact, providing rare, complete contexts and offering a glimpse into the cultural change and social hierarchies of the 1st millennium b.c. Not typical for the Aldy-Bel’ culture, this mound is built from earth, and the grave goods indicate changes in funerary ritual traditions across social strata.

Mikroudgravning

Micro-excavationA method for documenting a micro-stratigraphy This article describes a method for harvesting, recording and systemising data from a heavily degraded and compressed body of block-lifted archaeological remains. The thickness of these remains was a maximum 3 cm, and identification was only possible with the aid of a micro­scope. An unorthodox way of implementing Harris matrices is demonstrated, by which the archaeological remains can reveal a picture of a more than 3000-year-old burial ritual.The article first describes the archaeo­logical context of the Kongsted burial mound, the latest of the iconic Danish Bronze Age mounds containing well-­preserved oak-log coffins to be investigated, and the first since 1935. Figure 1 shows how the block was lifted within the oak-log coffin and figure 3 combines the geo-referenced sword with the skeletal parts. In figure 2, the sword is seen exposed in the block in the conservation laboratory.The article describes in detail the special conditions for the preservation of organic materials prevailing in a Bronze Age burial mound with a preserved iron pan. For example, for protein-based materials such as hair (fig. 7), fur (fig. 6), woollen textile fibres (fig. 12), skin fibres (fig. 8) and the seldom surviving horn, which constitutes the hilt of the sword (fig. 14). It is then explained how the corroding bronze sword has created special preservative conditions for organic materials such as the mineralised hair from fur (fig. 9).Furthermore, the article describes how the organic remains were extracted from the block and how they were identified under the microscope and with reference to the relevant literature. Features that are characteristic of bone (fig. 10) and skin (fig. 8) were detected at x100 magnification and hair at x200 magnification (fig. 7).Archaeologically interesting details were also identified, such as the preserved oak sheath for the sword (fig. 15) and even its fur lining (fig. 16). Textile made a coarse, plainly woven z-spun type woollen thread was detected as being widespread in the vicinity of the sword (figs. 11-12), while a construction detail of the cloth, a curved edge, was also visible (fig. 13).The block was defined by macroscopically obvious remains, namely the lid and bottom of the coffin, the skeletal parts and the bronze sword. The heavily degraded, compact fill was preserved between these clear horizons. Multiple samples were taken from the fill, the materials identified and their relation to each other noted on several plan drawings of the various hori­zons. The material identifications were illustrated by short Harris matrices, which were then combined with the horizons of the block to form a ‘cloud of matrices’, indicating the overall micro-stratigraphy of the contents of the grave (fig. 4).Tentative suggestions about the nature of the burial ritual are made and illustrated (fig. 5). Finally, the potential for employing this method for harvesting and recording data from a degraded micro-­stratigraphy is outlined.

Clay-Plaster “Masks” from Mound-Vault Skalnaya 5, Khakassia

Clay-Plaster “Masks” from Mound-Vault Skalnaya 5, Khakassia

История изучения курганных могильников на территории Кабардино-Балкарии в конце 60-х – первой половине 80-х гг. ХХ в.: особенности и итоги

The research aims to characterize the history of the study of Kabardino-Balkarian burial mounds from the late 1960s to the first half of the 1980s, highlighting the features and summing up some results. The scientific novelty of this article is associated with the need for a general modern assessment of the achievements and miscalculations of regional archeology of the period under study. The article analyzes data on the history of field research in the region (including the general organization and methodology of excavations and exploration), as well as the main trends in the practical application of archaeological materials accumulated during this period and in their scientific understanding. As a result of the work, the author comes to the conclusion that large-scale archaeological research conducted in the republic in the late 1960s – first half of the 1980s made a significant contribution to the development of domestic historical science. However, among the local features and results, negative trends and shortcomings were noted. For example, the scale and unseasonal nature of excavations often led to a decrease in their quality (topographic surveys, drawings, photographs, etc.). These shortcomings were specific not only to Kabardino-Balkaria, they were repeated in other regions of the North Caucasus and Southern Russia.

Immigration patterns inferred from oxygen isotope analysis of human teeth from the Tylos-period Maqaba burial mounds in Bahrain

IntroductionThe aim of this study was to determine the geographic origin of human remains in the Maqaba burial mounds cluster dating from the Tylos period (approximately 330 BC to AD 300) in Bahrain, using stable oxygen isotope analysis of dental enamel from teeth found in the mounds. During the Tylos period, Bahrain was an important hub for trade routes between the Mediterranean, Mesopotamia, and India. Therefore, immigrants who traveled as merchants for cross-regional trade are possible candidates for the buried remains. In particular, we hypothesized that these tombs are occupied by Palmyrene settlers who migrated from Syria to Bahrain.MethodsTo test this hypothesis, we performed a detailed oxygen isotope analysis of dental enamel from skeletons in the mound to infer their geographic origins. Oxygen isotopic signatures of water from modern springs, wells, precipitation, and bottled water sourced from Bahraini wells were used as contemporary proxies for ancient oasis water, allowing a comparison to be made between enamel and water compositions.Results and discussionOur results indicate that many of the individuals interred in the Maqaba burial mounds cluster originated from higher latitudes than that of Bahrain, suggesting that they were immigrants who were involved in trade or administration, rather than native Bahrainis. Future studies are expected to provide more archaeological evidence that will clarify the exact origins of these immigrants.

Bronze Age monumental earthworks of the Friuli Plain (NE Italy): from LiDAR-based morphometric analysis to the reconstruction of settlement patterns and organization

In this study, we use high-resolution data from airborne Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) acquisitions to comprehensively analyse late prehistoric earthwork structures in the alluvial plain of Friuli (NE Italy). By comparing LiDAR-derived models with direct topographic surveys of the structures carried out in the past we provide a detailed overview of the main characteristics of the structures. The new documentation, including Digital Terrain Models (DTMs), profiles and 3D models of the preserved structures, refines the topographic information collected by previous scholars and offers new insights into the development of sophisticated building techniques by Bronze Age communities. Additionally, by converting earthwork volumes into energetics and combining workforce investment analysis with other archaeological proxies—particularly site size and distribution—we have supported the analysis of settlement patterns and organization. Assuming 100 hypothetical full-time workers, the construction of burial mounds would have required from 1 week to 2 months; phase 3 monumental embankments at Sedegliano, Savalons, and Galleriano forts would have taken 4–10 months while 2.5–4 years at Udine. The Udine mound would have demanded up to 28 times the labour needed for other forts’ embankments, requiring approximately 11 years to complete and likely necessitating additional workforce from nearby settlements. This approach reveals the emergence of a defined hierarchical settlement system in the Friuli plain during the Recent Bronze Age, with the fort of Udine serving as a top-order settlement within a polity of smaller ones, akin to those recognized in the nearby regions of the Po Plain.

ВЫСОКОПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛЬНАЯ ТЕХНОЛОГИЯ МАЛОГЛУБИННОГО ЭЛЕКТРОМАГНИТНОГО КАРТИРОВАНИЯ

In the paper, equipment for shallow electromagnetic mapping Geoviser, the design and dimensions of special non-magnetic sledges, as well as the features of their use in the field, in combination with a high-precision positioning system are described. Based on the results of the study of archaeological sites of various types (fortified settlement, burial mound), and their comparison with the data of other remote sensing methods, conclusions were made about the efficiency of the used technology: equipment and approaches to its application. A significant increase in the productivity of electromagnetic mapping is shown, while maintaining high data density, opening up prospects for the widespread implementation of the proposed method as the first stage of studying the geoelectric properties of the environment. In the study of archaeological sites, electromagnetic mapping significantly complements aerial photography data, allowing to identify objects that are not expressed in the relief. Successful testing of the described technology on archaeological sites of the Novosibirsk Region demonstrates the need for its implementation in such areas as archeology, engineering and environmental geophysics, precision agriculture.

The Role of UNESCO World Heritage Site Charaideo Moidam in Promoting Tourism Through Tai-Ahom’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

Charaideo Moidam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam, India, is an identity of the Tai-Ahom dynasty’s rich culture and heritage. The Moidam is a royal burial site of Ahom rulers known for its architectural magnificence. It also plays a significant role in preserving and promoting the Tai-Ahom community’s intangible cultural heritage. The present work analyzes the site from the perspective of preserving oral traditions, ancestral rituals, Indigenous knowledge systems, and the Tai-Ahom language. Based on archival research, it analyses the role of how the Charaideo Maidam connects the tangible elements of heritage like the burial mounds with the intangible aspects, including spiritual practices, and the burial custom of Tai-Ahom. Further, the study explores the potentiality of Charaideo Maidam as a center for Cultural Tourism, intending to increase awareness of Tai-Ahom culture worldwide while benefiting the local community. The challenges like inadequate documentation, risk of commercialization, and limited community involvement are addressed, alongside the recommendations for sustainable heritage management. This study focused on the Tai-Ahom identity’s connection with Charaideo Maidam, emphasizing its importance in cultural revival, education, and passing down knowledge to future generations, ensuring that the heritage of Tai-Ahom flourishes in the modern era.

Reasons for the Simplicity of the Burial Sites of Notable Figures (Kings, Saints) in Georgia

Throughout its development, humanity has created various types of burial places, and Georgia, with its long historical experience, is no exception. Archaeological excavations in our country have uncovered diverse burial practices, including tombstones, stone cists, burials in clay vessels, burial mounds, and more. The spread of Christianity brought changes to burial customs. In the Greco-Roman world, we find several forms of Christian burials, such as catacombs, sarcophagi, and crypts. The tombs of kings, dignitaries, and saints were often notably grand. Although Christianity has been present in Georgia since the 1st century, introduced in much the same way as in the Greco-Roman world, the graves of Christian kings and saints in our country were not marked by elaborate decoration. Instead, these burial sites were strikingly simple. This simplicity was intentional and influenced by specific reasons. In this article, we aim to explore and define those reasons.

XRF and μ-tomography investigations of gold jewellery from the Middle Bronze Age from the Nerkin Naver burial mound (Armenia)

Abstract. The article summarizes complex studies on X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), μ-tomography, and elemental analysis of a unique golden artefact from burial mound No. 10 of Nerkin Naver (Armenia), which according to the results of radiocarbon analysis is a contemporary of the epoch when the masterpieces of jewellery art of the III dynasty of Ur of the Sumero-Akkadian kingdom of Southern Mesopotamia (2111–2003 BC) were created. A jewelry obtained in tis burial mound and dated back to 2133–1954 BC were investigated to clarify the design, composition and manufacturing technique. We performed comprehensively analysis of the artifact using modern methods of the natural sciences. The results showed that this jewelry is made of gold with more than 80% of purity and infilled by the gypsum. Tomographic studies allowed suggested particular way of production and visualize the structure of golden shell and infill material separately. Basing on the suggestions about artefact composition and structures, its mass was calculated. Calculated and physically measured mass are in good accordance.

Mound group “II” near Askania-Nova

The article is devoted to the publication of the excavation results of the Krasnoznamianka expedition of the Institute of Archaeology of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in 1989 near the urban type settlement Askania-Nova in Kherson Oblast. Data are provided for 24 burials, almost entirely related to the Bronze Age: six Yamna culture burials, 13 Inhul culture burials, three Zrubna culture burials, one Sarmatian burial, and one indeterminate burial. Yamna culture burials belonged to ordinary representatives of this culture. All of them were found in the burial mound no. 7. Burial structures are pits with ledges. Noteworthy is a small flat-bottomed amphora from the grave no. 13. This type of ware is rather rare. A small number of Yamna culture burials does not allow drawing broad conclusions. However, it can be noted a rather rare orientation of some burials in the south-north direction. Catacomb burials belong to the Inhul culture. All of them have rounded entrance pits, short dromos, oval or semi-oval small chambers. In only one case, the deceased lies on his back with his legs bent at the knees. They are also represented by ordinary burials. Only the grave no. 12 from mound no. 7 can be considered an exception. The stone axe belonged to a warrior. Although in all other respects this is an ordinary burial. Attention is drawn to the burial no. 5 from mound no. 7. Three people are buried in this catacomb. Two adults and a teenager. Two adults are buried on top of each other on earthen bedding. The third — a teenager — lies at the feet of the first two. Perhaps this is an accompanying burial. The relatively large number of children’s burials is striking. The burial no. 8 from mound no. 7 testifies to the long coexistence of the Yamna and Inhul cultures. The legs of the deceased, raised at the knees, fall to the left. There are a lot of such burials in the steppe. Among several Zrubna culture burials, the burial from the mound no. 6 attracts attention. There was a pit with ledges, in which the skeleton of a calf lay. This is a socially significant burial. In general, the burials described above supplement our knowledge of the Syvash sites of the Bronze Age.

Pottery complex of the Alakul Culture from kurgans 1 and 14 of the Alakul cemetery: results of technical and technological analysis

Presented are the results of the analysis of pottery skills of a group of the Bronze Age Alakul Culture, who made burials under mounds 1 and 14 of the Alakul burial ground (forest-steppe Trans-Urals). The study was car-ried out within the framework of the historical and cultural approach and following the methodology developed by A.A. Bobrinsky. The traditional methods of making vessels that existed among potters of the analysed population have been determined, the heterogeneity of potters' views on the initial plastic raw materials has been detected, as well as some differences in the manufacture of vessels from different burial mounds at the stages of compiling moulding compounds and design. As a result of the study, the earlier assumption, based on the analysis of shape and ornamentation of the products, about the increased complexity of the composition of the analysed population at the stage of construction of mound 1 and the processes of mixing, in all likelihood, of related groups of the population who had their own traditions in the manufacture of pottery, manifested in the materials of kurgan 14, has been confirmed.

The Árpád Mound – Geoarcheological Research of a Burial Mound in the Central Carpathian Basin

Kurgans hold exceptional archaeological, natural, and environmental historical significance in the lowland landscape of Eastern Europe, which has been extensively altered by millennia of agricultural activity. By conducting comparative soil and sedimentological analyses of the buried soil levels from kurgan construction, as well as the recent surface soil, we can uncover environmental changes from the latter half of the Holocene. These analyses also reveal how prehistoric human activities influenced local soil and environmental conditions. Our research focused on a geoarchaeological examination of a burial mound in the Hungarian Great Plain. Sedimentological analyses, including grain size distribution and magnetic susceptibility measurements, were performed on samples extracted by drilling from this mound. This comprehensive investigation enabled us to distinguish between different construction layers in the kurgan’s soil material and compare them. Additionally, it was possible to reconstruct steppe-like environmental conditions in the local surroundings of the kurgan before and during its construction.

Re-evaluating Cambaztepe in the Context of its Yamnaya (Pit-Grave) Origin, the Anatolian Trade Network and Possible Early Migrations towards Anatolia in the 3rd Millennium BC

Abstract This study aims to re-evaluate Cambaztepe, located approximately 12 km west of the Silivri district center of İstanbul, where rescue excavations led by the İstanbul Archaeology Museums in 2015 were carried out. Cambaztepe is a burial mound dated to the Early Bronze Age II (EBA II) within Anatolian chronology. It also has a secondary burial context dated to the Iron Age. Although there is no absolute dating, Cambaztepe is currently believed to be the earliest burial mound in Türkiye’s European territory (also known as Eastern Thrace), considering the burial position and the grave goods and/or finds. The excavation team has published only a preliminary report and two papers, of which one was published in a popular magazine. The possible relationship between Cambaztepe and Yamnaya (Pit-Grave), and other related cultures was not examined in the preliminary report. Furthermore, the preliminary report provides inaccurate and misleading suggestions about the way the deceased were placed in the grave and the grave finds. In addition to other evidence, the way the deceased were placed in the grave as a semi-supine position indicates that the Cambaztepe EBA II grave context is related to the Pit-Grave or other cultures with Pit-Grave traditions in the Balkans. However, the grave structure in round shape with a floor of stone slabs and the grave finds, consisting of a beaked jug of inland Western Anatolian origin and a dagger of Anatolian origin, make Cambaztepe different from contemporary burial mounds in the Balkans. The existence of a cremation burial is sufficient to make concrete suggestions in the context of possible early migrations from Europe to Anatolia in the 3rd millennium BC, even though the exact nature of these migrations remains unknown, whether they involved the population movement or transfer of ideas-ideology-beliefs (or a combination of both). Likewise, the Cambaztepe EBA II grave context has a potential to define the mechanism of migration from Anatolia to Europe more precisely. The Cambaztepe EBA II grave context should be placed at the date range 2700–2500 BC, based on the burial practice observed in the Balkans and the grave finds of Anatolian origin.

Field Observations of Burial Mounds from the Soviet Military Topographic Maps for the Yambol Province, SE Bulgaria

Field Observations of Burial Mounds from the Soviet Military Topographic Maps for the Yambol Province, SE Bulgaria

3D Electrical Resistivity Tomography Using a Radial Array and Detailed Topography for Tumuli Prospection

ABSTRACTTumuli, ancient burial mounds, stand as intriguing archaeological features, offering valuable insights into past cultures and burial practices. This paper explores the significance of tumuli inspection and utilizes electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) as a noninvasive and powerful tool for inspecting these enigmatic structures, using a nonconventional array. Tumuli, spanning various shapes and sizes, serve as repositories of cultural and funerary traditions, and understanding their internal composition is crucial for unravelling historical narratives. ERT has emerged as a promising geophysical method for investigating subsurface structures, including tumuli. By imaging the electrical resistivity of the ground, ERT enables archaeologists to map variations in soil composition and identify buried features without excavation. This paper reviews the principles of ERT and its application in tumulus studies, showcasing a case study where ERT has successfully revealed internal structures, burial chambers and associated artefacts. The use of 2D ERT is common in tumuli inspection, ignoring accurate 3D effects from the topography. Here we highlight the benefits of the 3D inversion, while we provide a different way to measure which is cost efficient and provides increased spatial resolution to the area of interest. The integration of 3D ERT into archaeological investigations not only enhances our understanding of tumuli construction but also preserves these cultural heritage sites by minimizing the need for invasive excavation. This research contributes to the evolving methodologies in archaeology, emphasizing the synergy between modern technology and traditional archaeological inquiry to uncover the secrets held within tumuli.

Gold and silver beads in the Maikop burial mound (Oshad): some aspects of a comprehensive study

Studies around the Maikop culture are one of the most popular topics today both in the Russian and foreign literature. Since the 1950s, search for reliable sites for dating has been resumed, especially concerning the materials of the Maikop burial mound (Oshad). The A.A. Iessen studies who suggested that chronology can be refined based on analysis of links with other cultures are of particular importance. However, in the 1970s — 1980s new sites discovered in Mesopotamia and Anatolia changed crucially the chronology of the sites, particularly due to calibrated radiocarbon 14C dates. It led to a dramatic shift in the time scale of the Copper Age cultures, which also affected the chronology of the Maikop culture. International conferences played a special role in popularisation of these materials, i.e. the conference ‘The Maikop Phenomenon in the Ancient History of the Caucasus and Eastern Europe’ held in 1991. Later on, our relations with foreign, first of all German, colleagues successfully developed. International conferences held in St. Petersburg in 2015 and Frankfurt am Main in 2018, and recent one organized by the Eurasian Department of the German Archaeological Institute in Georgia in 2022 and 2023 were of great importance. The result of this co-operation appeared to be the definition of the special status and significance of the Caucasus in the middle of the 4th millennium BC for the whole Eurasia. Nowadays detailed study of materials and their representation is of great importance. This article is focused on the analyses of gold and silver beads of the Maikop burial mound (Oshad) and similar items in the Caucasus and neighbou­ring territories. Over 6000 beads were divided into 17 groups. The most numerous are disc-shaped lamellar beads-“pucks”, which are the most widespread in other complexes. This allows sugges­ting series manufacturing of such jewellery.

Памяти Виталия Кимовича Фёдорова (1962–2024)

The article is comprised in memory of Vitaliy Fedorov, an archaeologist, historian, Candidate of History and a leading researcher of the Institute of Ethnological Studies. He passed on January 23, 2024 and was one of the best Russian experts in Eurasian Early Iron Age nomadic archaeology. Between the early 1990s and the mid-1990s Vitaliy Fedorov was working with V.N. Vasilyev on researching Bronze Age through early medieval archaeological monuments discovered in the Bashkir Cis-Urals and Transurals, Central and east Orenburg Region. They excavated over 30 kurgans mostly left behind by early nomads. Some of them were attributed to Sara royal burial ground. Between 1995 and 2003 Vitaliy Fedorov was leading the archaeological expedition of the National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The team excavated dozens of monuments dated Eneolith through the Middle Ages in Bashkortostan. Fedorov released over a hundred papers of early nomads’ tangible culture items and spiritual items. He wrote on pressing issues of archeology making a substantial contribution to solving many chronology problems in the history of the early Iron Age nomads in the Eurasian steppes. Between 1997 and 2003 he was the head of the Archaeology Department at the National Museum of the Republic of Bashkortostan. Between 2003 and 2018 he was an Associate Professor at the Eastern Academy of Economics, Humanities and Law. He taught archaeology, Russian history, source studies and worked as an academic advisor for graduation theses. He arranged an archaeological expedition of the Academy and excavated kurgans of the Kiishki burial mound. The mound had been erected by early nomads of the Cis-Urals. Besides, the expedition was conducting a many-year-long research of the Bronze Age settlement Novo-Bayramgulovo-I – the Eneolith sanctuary Bakshay in the Bashkir Transurals. In addition to the archaeological research, Fedorov studied his collection of cards and published dozens of articles and three books that substantially enriched Russian deltiology. Between 2019 and the early 2024 he was working at the Institute of Ethnological Studies under RAS Ufa Research Center. First he was the Deputy Director for Museums. One year after he was transferred to the position of a leading researcher. Over this time, he was the editor of the published catalogue of findings from the Filippovka kurgans made in 1986–1990.With his co-author V.N. Vasilyev, Fedorov published Volume 2 of the Kurgans of the South Transurals series. Fedorov was the editor of a collection of articles issued in dedication of the 85th birthday of A.Kh. Pshenichnyuk. Fedorov’s death was followed by the release of the book Ufa on Postal Cards in the Late 1800s – Early 1900s. His research papers and the materials obtained by his expeditions are listed in the golden pool of the Sarmatian Archaeology.