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Millstone

This is the upper part of a millstone. The main purpose of the tool is to grind grain and produce […]

Stone Sculpture (Balbal Stone)

The stone statue (balbal) was accidentally discovered at the historical site “Aktobe Burial Ground,” located within the city of Shardara.

Stone for Making Yurt Frame

A stone tool used for shaping and straightening uuks (the wooden roof poles of a traditional Kazakh yurt). It is

VNIHRI collection

The VNIHRI collection – Linotrigoniaalekkseitschiki Sav. – is a part of a bivalve mollusk with a characteristic pattern on its

Charred piece of wood

The paleontological artifact is a petrified wooden fragment found in the Karatau area. Its outer shape closely resembles that of

Ammonite

A paleontological artifact – an ammonite, an ancient marine organism. Millions of years ago, the Mangystau region was underwater, and

Qos Bauyrdaq Ring

One of the traditional Kazakh jewelry pieces. It is distinguished by its unique double structure consisting of two connected parts.

Diirmentas

Description: Diirmen stone – a household tool used for grinding various cereal crops. The mountain stone is shaped into a

Diirmen stone

Description: A household tool used for grinding various cereal crops. The mountain stone is shaped into a round form with

Charred piece of wood

Description: The territory of Mangystau was once underwater, and after the water receded, at certain periods it turned into a

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