The Royal Kurgan or Tsarskiy Kurgan from the 4th century BC, is one of the most impressive tumuli (kurgans) of eastern Crimea. It is assumed that the Royal Kurgan, was the final resting place of a ruler of the Bosporan Kingdom.
This was founded in the 5th century BC from the Greek colonies in the northern Black Sea region and at the Sea of Azov. The kurgan could have been the tomb of Leukon of Bosporus. This enigmatic burial site Has a remarkable construction, characterized by a towering mound and intricate burial chamber. Its roof was built using the corbelled vault technique. What is interesting about this megalithic structure is that it reminds me of the Grand Gallery from the pyramid of Khufu. Independently most likely, the architects who created these projects chose similar options for the roof construction technique to make the roof capable of holding a large mass. Both rooms probably were meant to facilitate the transition to the afterlife of the deceased and both give a feeling of claustrophobia and mysterious uneasiness.
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