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The tomb of the ancient fashionista - nicknamed Natasha by archaeologists - was found after a vast man-made reservoir in Siberia was drained over the summer.
The archaeological site is thought to be the location of a lost Atlantis-style cityCredit
It dates back to the ancient Xiongnu empire - a huge nation of nomads that ruled the area from the 3rd century BC to the late 1st century AD
In fact, what looks strikingly like a smart phone is actually made of black gemstone jet rock - with a regular pattern of semi-precious stones inlayed.
And rather than being a pre-historic piece of tech, the block was actually used as an ornate belt buckle.
Archaeologist Dr Pavel Leus said: “Natasha’s’ burial with a Hunnu-era (Xiongnu) 'iPhone' remains one of the most interesting at this site.”
The intricate inlays are made of turquoise, carnelian, and mother-of-pearl - as well as a form of ancient Chinese coin.
Resource : The Sun news
September 2019