Scythian Burial of the Child with the Sword Model in the Lower Dniester

The paper for the first time publishes and analyzes materials obtained in study of burial child no. 10 barrow 16 “Sluiceway” group near Glinoe village, Slobodzeya district, on left bank Lower Dniester. grave dates back to third quarter 4th century BC contained a small child. western part pit was intended sacrificial food knife, eastern body goods, where “bed” made mixture natural clay humus. Two Cypraea moneta shells, one glass bead, as well an iron model sword were necklace. last find is unique item Scythian burials North Black Sea region. It imitated swords Solokha type (with claw-shaped tops false-triangular crosshairs), known Northern Region from 5th until end BC. noteworthy that it such found pair same sunk. There no doubt necklace votive object. Perhaps indicated child's belonging estate warriors.