Saka burial mounds and other wonders of Kazakhstan
Central Asia has long been home to nomadic civilizations. The vast steppes are covered with petroglyphs, sanctuaries and burial mounds which testify to this rich cultural diversity of this area. Right at the airport there is an excellent car rental service - cityplanet.org , and go on one of the interesting excursions right on it - excursopedia.com One of the most striking discoveries in Kazakhstan is a massive burial mound found in Tamgaly region and now recognized by UNESCO World Heritage. This stunning site provides a compelling window into Central Asian history and culture. The Steppe Geoglyphs Dimitriy Dey discovered an intriguing set of geoglyphs in Kazakhstan in 2007 which appear to have been created by ancient people. He named these giant images, similar to crop circles but more complex, "Steppe Geoglyphs", with an estimated age of around 8,000 years old. Dey made this discovery while using Google Earth to explore Kazakhstan. He discovered 260 structures, such as sh