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Archaeology

Objects discovered through archaeological excavations and research

Bronze buckle

This buckle, dating back to the Early Iron Age, is cast in an oval shape. One end features a loop-like […]

Hairpin

A thin, elongated metal object. One end is slightly thickened, while the other is pointed. It may have been used

Stone mill.

The hand mill part is the upper grinding stone used for crushing grain. Made from a single flat round stone

Clay plate

A piece of kitchenware made of clay, molded into the shape of a cup and fired in a kiln at

Clay plate

Clay plate. Kitchenware made by molding clay, fired in a kiln at high temperature. The inner surface of the plate

Pitcher (or Jug).

The jug is made of clay and fired in a kiln at high temperature. The neck is widened and smoothly

Krynka.

Krynka—a milk vessel made of clay, fired at high temperature in a kiln. The neck has protruding rims on the

Kir (Bituminous Rock)

A mixture composed of thickened oil or asphaltic sandy or clay material. It is found as a deposit in areas

Scapula (shoulder blade)

The sacred skull bone held a special place in Kazakh beliefs. In the past, it was used for divination, fortune-telling,

Stone fragment

This is a tool made of worked stone. It is 9 cm long and rounded, while the remaining 10 cm

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