Archaeologists uncovered untouched Sarmatian burial in Filippovka kurgan mound 1. Skeleton belongs to male around 40 years old. Grave goods initially suggested noble woman due to wicker beauty chest and jewelry. Chest contained silver container, gold pectoral, flasks, pigments, horse teeth. Silver mirror features eagle and winged bulls. Garments had 395 gold leaf pieces, plaques with panther and saiga. Gold earrings with cloisonné enamel near skull. Stone palettes, gilded needles, bone spoons form tattooing kit. Bronze cauldron with griffin handles at entrance. Quiver of bronze-topped arrows and weapons present. Persian glass vessel and wooden bowls with bear handles. Over 1000 artifacts total including rings and beads. DNA test needed to confirm sex despite male osteology. Sarmatians were nomadic Eastern-Iranian speakers, not Persian proper. Burial from 500 BC to 400 AD steppe nomads.