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Archaeology

Objects discovered through archaeological excavations and research

Dune (metallic kuvshin)

An antique metal vessel made of copper or bronze. It is a traditional jug used in Central Asia. Such vessels […]

Dun (metal vessel)

A metal vessel with a characteristic shape: it has a wide base, a narrow high neck and a strongly expanding

Scepter

The oldest Kazakh and ancient Turkic percussion musical instrument used by shamans (baksy) in their rituals and rituals. A wooden

Bronze mirror

11th-12th centuries. A round decorative mirror features a convex indentation at the center of its surface. The relief depicts three

Bronze mirorr

X-XII centuries. A round, richly decorated mirror features a convex bulge at the center of its surface. Its perimeter is

Bronze mirror

X-XIII centuries. Round shape, high-quality casting. It has natural spots. The outer edge of the mirror has a vertical bevel.

Dagger

Dated to the 5th–4th centuries BCE. Both edges of the dagger are sharp, and its cross-section is diamond-shaped. The end

Dagger

A double-edged, sharp-pointed ancient bronze sword. The hilt and blade are cast as a single piece. The hilt is flat,

Quiver details

A set of bronze (copper) elements that are believed to be part of a quiver. The upper element is circular

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