In the Gold Chamber there are different kinds of ancient ornaments. Some of them are still popular today (earrings, buckles, bracelets), others have lost their appeal (torques, plaques, temple pendants).
Archaeological finds allow us to form an idea of the equipment for men and horses used by ancient tribes of Eurasia.
The Scythians believed in life after death and accordingly placed in their burials everything necessary for afterlife of the deceased.
The Hermitage collection offers a good acquaintance with the principles of decorating precious metals: 1 - embossing, 2 - casting, 3 - chasing, 4 - basma, 5 - filigree, 6 - granulation, 7 - enamel, 8 - incrustation, 9 - stamping.
The main characters of Greek and Scythian mythology can be seen on works of art discovered in the Pontic region.
Masterpieces created by ancient inhabitants of Eurasia: Greeks, Scythians, Sarmatians, Sakas, Goths, Huns, Iranians, Assyrians and Urarteans are represented in the Gold Chamber.
