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Early Saka Burial Mounds Unearthed Near Kyrgyzstan’s Lake Issyk-Kul
Early Saka burial mounds discovered near Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan are offering new clues to the region’s ancient nomadic past, after a rescue excavation near Cholpon-Ata revealed 21 kurgan burials and a large stone enclosure. The site, located on the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, was identified during work connected to a bypass road around…
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2,300-Year-Old Saka Boot with Beads and Crystals Found in Frozen Altai Tomb
A remarkably preserved 2,300-year-old Saka boot discovered in the frozen burial mounds of the Altai Mountains is offering rare insight into the craftsmanship, fashion, and social identity of ancient Eurasian steppe nomads. Decorated with beads, crystals, and metallic ornaments, the striking red leather footwear stands among the most extraordinary organic artifacts recovered from the famous…
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Kazakhstan Archaeologists Unearth Rare Gold Ornaments and a Unique Snake-Dragon Ritual Object at the Ancient Dauylbai Necropolis
A paired burial, elite Saka weapons, and ritual goldwork reshape understanding of Zhetysu’s ancient societies Archaeologists working in the Zhetysu region of southeastern Kazakhstan have uncovered an exceptional group of artifacts at the Dauylbai necropolis—one of the most expansive yet least explored archaeological landscapes in the country. The new discoveries, dating to the 4th–3rd centuries…