Archeologists have unearthed the ancient grave of a Timurid soldier who was buried with a bull, war wares and dishes in northwestern Iran.

Archeologists believe the soldier would have been greatly respected, and enjoyed a high social position in his time. In addition to the bull, the ancient warrior was buried with a sword, an arrowhead and a dagger.

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The grave, which measures approximately 6 meters by 1.5 meters, was discovered in the town of Khoda-Afarin located in Iran's East Azarbaijan province and dates from the sixteenth century, press tv reported.
Ancient dishes were also found in the grave that were gray in color and decorated with geometric patterns including zigzags, circles, checks and waves.

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Similar burial rituals have previously been discovered in the region, but horses and sheep were used in the ceremony instead of a bull.
Timurids were an immigrant ethnic group founded by the legendary conqueror Timur in the 14th century, and spanned Central Asia, Iran, modern Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as large parts of India and Mesopotamia.