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Balbal stone

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Description

Balbal is a monument dating back to the Ancient Turkic period, carved from stone in the form of a human figure. It is widely found throughout all regions of Kazakhstan. “Balbal” is a word of Old Turkic origin. The face of a human figure is carved on the stone. It was discovered in the vicinity of Aktasty village, Kegen District.

Dating period: примерно до н.э. I-II вв.
Material: Stone
Technique: Carving, Processing
Size: высота-60 см, ширина-30 см.
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