Human and animal skin identified by palaeoproteomics in Scythian leather objects from Ukraine

The surprise discovery is the presence of two human skin samples, which for the first time provide direct evidence of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus’ claim that Scythians used the skin of their dead enemies to manufacture leather trophy items, such as quiver covers.

Published: December 13, 2023

https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0294129