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3,600-year-old burial of a high-ranking warrior with rare mace head found in Azerbaijan

A 3,600‑year‑old Azeri warrior tomb unearthed with a rare diorite mace head sparks fresh insights into Bronze Age elite power.

By · Published September 16, 2026  02:46 UTC · Updated September 16, 2026  14:10 UTC

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Archaeologists reported the discovery of a 3,600‑year‑old burial mound in Keshikchidagh, Azerbaijan, that contained a warrior’s grave with a rare diorite mace head, additional weapons and a ceremonial sceptre. The artifacts were described as a symbol of elite military authority, indicating the interment of a high‑ranking Bronze Age warrior.

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A 3,600‑year‑old burial mound in Keshikchidagh, Azerbaijan, has yielded a rare diorite mace head and a suite of weapons, indicating the interment of a high‑ranking Bronze Age warrior. The find, reported by Archaeology News Online Magazine and detailed by APA.az, places the individual among the military elite of the early metal‑working societies of the South Caucasus.

Researchers will now analyse the artefacts to clarify the social hierarchy and ritual practices of the period, and the objects are slated for study in national museums. If confirmed, the site could reshape understanding of elite burial practices across the South Caucasus.

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What artifacts were found in the burial?

A rare diorite mace head, a bronze ceremonial sceptre, several lithic tools and other weapons were uncovered.

Where is the burial located?

The tomb is in a kurgan at Keshikchidagh in Azerbaijan.

What are the next steps for the discovery?

Specialists plan radiocarbon dating, metallurgical analysis and preparation of the objects for study in national museums.

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