Rare Kangly-era artifacts reveal ancient Kazakhstan's lost traditions

Archaeologists have uncovered rare artifacts in Kazakhstan’s Turkistan Region from the Kangly period. The finds date back to the second century BCE to the fourth century CE. They offer new insights into daily life during this ancient era. The discoveries were made at the ancient settlement of Kultobe near Arys. Among the artifacts are ceramic jugs, bowls, knives, and well-preserved tools. Some items bear inscriptions, revealing a high level of cultural development at the time.

Unusual burial practices were also unearthed. One woman was buried on her side with bent legs, a rite not previously seen at Kangly sites. In another mound, an adult and a child were found buried together, a rare occurrence in the region. A man estimated to be about 1.9 metres tall was discovered in a separate burial.

Researchers plan to continue their work at the site. All recovered artifacts will be sent to the National Historical and Cultural Reserve-Museum of Ordabasy for further analysis. The finds shed light on the Kangly period, when the Kangly state was a major political power in ancient Central Asia. The artifacts and burials provide concrete evidence of cultural and social practices from over two thousand years ago. They will now be studied in detail by experts.