GRAVES OF THE SCYTHIAN AMAZONS: TYPOLOGY AND DESIGN FEATURES

Types of burial structures are one the most reliable ethno-differentiating criterion. They commonly due to local natural and economic factors that were accepted by newcomer population along with main characteristics their own ritual.
 As for shape, graves Scythian warriors arbitrarily divided into 11 types options, which in general make up three groups: simple pits more intricate variable chamber constructions such as undercut catacombs.
 303 women weapons from 267 barrows known territory European Scythia. More than half them (55 %) have not been looted. By territorial principle they can be five 1) Lower Dnipro steppe (or Steppe); 2) Crimea Foothills; 3) Danube-Dnister steppes Transnistria); 4) Forest Steppe area 5) Don region (Steppe partly Steppe).
 In total, among Amazons Scythia (alcove) represented — 104, inferior catacombs 99 pit 80, undefined 20. However, indicators some groups differ significantly.
 We mention following design features graves: ground steps hollow bottom entrance pit, separation dromos or etc.
 Some specific also present arrangement internal space (nishes, wall ceiling design, floor decoration, a funeral bed etc.).
 So, complexes female correspond regulations, is, underground elements does stand out ground. Here, we dealing only regional typical community members who lived there.