Swiss archaeologist discovers the earliest tomb of a Scythian prince. Deep in a swamp in the Russian republic of Tuva, a Swiss archaeologist has discovered an undisturbed Scythian burial mound. All the evidence suggests that this is not only the largest Scythian princely tomb in South Siberia, but also the earliest -- and that it may be harboring some outstandingly well-preserved treasures. Source 6o.