In the center of Case 23, you’ll find a unique artifact: a bone frieze consisting of carved plaques. These plaques were once nailed to wooden panels and used to decorate the interior of Tomb I—the oldest tomb in the royal necropolis. This small, cist-shaped tomb dates to the mid-6^th century BC. A red-painted band once ran along the walls beneath the frieze, adding to the visual effect. The plaques are intricately decorated with scenes of women, warriors carrying shields, chariots with animals, aquatic birds, and gorgoneia—the heads of the Gorgon Medusa, used as protective symbols. This bone frieze is a true masterpiece of ancient craftsmanship, reflecting not only the artisan’s skill but also the refined cultural level of Aiani’s society.