'Sophisticated' 4,000-Year-Old Steppe Pyramid Discovered In Kazakhstan

[Judi Lynn]

AncientPages.com | August 12, 2023

‘Sophisticated’ 4,000-Year-Old Steppe Pyramid Discovered In Kazakhstan
AncientPages.com | August 12, 2023 | Archaeology, News

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Ancient pyramids have been found on all continents, and the test ancient structures' purpose varies depending on the civilizations that constructed them. It cannot be denied that there are still aspects associated with pyramids the world of science does not fully understand. Still, each archaeological discovery offers more information about our ancestors' traditions, customs, and religious beliefs.



A section of the pyramid found in Toktamys. Image credit: Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education

The L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University archaeologists have unearthed a sophisticated 4,000-year-old steppe pyramid in Kazakhstan. The discovery was made when scientists were excavating part of the Kyrykungir monumental complex in Toktamys, a site located about 420 miles southeast of the capital city of Astana.

The ancient structure has been overlooked for years until now.

According to the science team, the large Bronze Age pyramid, estimated to be approximately 4,000 years, has six sides, each measuring about 42 feet long. This type of ancient structure has previously not been found in the steppes of Eurasia, and excavations are underway in the Abai region.

The L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University archaeologists have unearthed a sophisticated 4,000-year-old steppe pyramid in Kazakhstan. The discovery was made when scientists were excavating part of the Kyrykungir monumental complex in Toktamys, a site located about 420 miles southeast of the capital city of Astana.

The ancient structure has been overlooked for years until now.

"The steppe pyramid is built with great precision. It is a very sophisticated complex structure with several circles in the middle," historian Ulan Umitkaliyev, head of the University's' archaeology and ethnology department, said in the press release.

More:
https://www.ancientpages.com/2023/08/12/sophisticated-4000-year-old-steppe-pyramid-discovered-in-kazakhstan/

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Bronze Age Pyramid With Ties to Ancient Horse 'Cult' Discovered
BY PANDORA DEWAN ON 8/10/23 AT 1:58 PM EDT

A large Bronze Age pyramid has been discovered in Kazakhstan, the country's Ministry of Science and Higher Education reports.

The structure—which dates back to the 2nd millennium BC—is unlike anything that has been found in the Eurasian steppes before—and may have been linked to an ancient horse cult.

"This is a very complex construction," Ulan Umitkaliyev, Head of the Eurasian National University's Archaeology and Ethnology Department, said in a press release. "The steppe pyramid was built with great precision, it is hexagonal.

"There are thirteen meters and eight rows of stones between each face. It is a very sophisticated complex structure with several circles in the middle."

More:
https://www.newsweek.com/bronze-age-pyramid-ties-ancient-horse-cult-discovered-1818983

[John1956PA]

1. Since I was in grade school, I have been fascinated by that area of the world.

My interest lies more with western Kazakhstan, specifically the region of the shrinking Aral Sea. However, the vast region of eastern Kazakhstan also captivates me. The falconers in that part of the world are an intriguing people, but, alas, their numbers are dwindling. The 4,000-year-old pyramid described in the article is about the same age as the Egyptian pyramids. Thanks for posting.