What objects were preserved in the frozen Pazyryk burial mounds of the Altai Mountains?

The Pazyryk burial mounds in the Altai Mountains are a significant archaeological site where a unique climatic freeze preserved a wide array of organic materials that would otherwise have decayed.1

The items recovered from these mounds include:

• Human and Animal Remains: The site contained the bodies of horses and an embalmed man whose skin was decorated with tattoos featuring Scythian animal motifs.21
• Textiles: The burials yielded some of the oldest extant textiles, including the world's oldest woollen knotted-pile carpet, the oldest embroidered Chinese silk, and woven Persian fabrics.21
• Furnishings and Clothing: Archaeologists found felt hangings, saddlecloths, and cushions adorned with elaborate appliqué feltwork, dyed furs, and embroidery. Clothing made of leather, fur, and felt was also found, often lavishly ornamented.1
• Horse Trappings: Horses were discovered with highly decorated gear, including masks resembling animals with antlers or horns, gold-studded reins, and ornate headpieces and breastpieces.1
• Musical Instruments: Fragments of what appear to be a harp and a drum were also recovered.2