The discovery of an ancient warrior, interred alongside his wife and three children, has been made in a Russian crypt.

The Russian crypt was filled with bodies. Credit: VOLNOYE DELO FUND

The discovery has posed an archaeological puzzle as researchers are uncertain whether the family succumbed to the plague or fell victim to violence by tribal members in the area.

The “noble” family, as per archaeologists, was buried there in Tanais, Russia, approximately 1,500 years ago.

The family was buried 16 feet below ground. Credit: VOLNOYE DELO FUND

According to the Russian Academy of Sciences, the adult male skeleton was found buried with riding stirrups and spurs. Additionally, he was wearing a sword-belt, indicating that he was a mounted warrior.

Rare artifacts buried with the family indicate high status or wealth.

Valuables were found in the 16-foot-deep crypt, a sign of wealth or high status.

This prehistoric warrior bore a resemblance to Khal Drogo from Game of Thrones in real life.

Aleksei Voroshilov, who oversaw the excavation, claimed that based on what they had discovered, the individual had been a member of the city’s military.

Archaeologists suspect the family may have been butchered by local tribesmen.

He was an experienced horseman, as we also discovered riding stirrups and spurs.

“A leather harness that is fastened to a belt and was previously used to carry a sword is also present.

It’s likely the crypt belongs to a noble warrior family. Credit: VOLNOYE DELO FUND

“The harness’s buckles are seriously worn out, indicating that this warrior had participated in numerous battles.

He was repeatedly drawing and redrawing his weapon.

Along with his wife and three children, the long-dead warrior was also interred.

It’s also possible that the family were killed by plague. Credit: VOLNOYE DELO FUND

Although the cause of their death is unknown, archaeologists think the plague may have been the cause.

Another popular theory suggests that local nomadic tribesmen butchered the animals.

Skeletons were unearthed at the lost Russian city of Tanais, founded by Ancient Greek colonists. Credit: VOLNOYE DELO FUND

In any event, archaeologists are quite interested in the Tanais excavation site.

The location is thought to have had significant historical significance for Christianity and has given rise to several priceless artifacts.

The marble tabletop, which could have served as an altar in a church, is the most precise and convincing proof yet that Christianity was formed in Tanais in the fifth century, according to Aleksei.

The eerie burial site was dug 1,500 years ago. Credit: VOLNOYE DELO FUND

“We have found a marble baptismal font for babies, and perhaps even for toddlers. Although it is not very large, it is substantial and made of marble.

The ancient lost city has produced important artifacts.

“A ship that was lost following the insurrection in Tanais against Mithridates VI of Pontus, which took place precisely in 62 BC, was discovered by one of our underwater missions some time ago.”