Kazakhstan's Pyramid and the Ancient Horse Cult

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The landscapes of Kazakhstan, once veiled in mystery, have recently gifted historians with an intriguing archaeological revelation...

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What sets this discovery apart is not just its distinctive design...

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Collaborative digs, involving both university students and global researchers, promise to unravel more secrets.

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Kazakhstan's Pyramid and the Ancient Horse Cult

Kazakhstan's Pyramid and the Ancient Horse Cult

The landscapes of Kazakhstan, once veiled in mystery, have recently gifted historians with an intriguing archaeological revelation...

The landscapes of Kazakhstan, once veiled in mystery, have recently gifted historians with an intriguing archaeological revelation...

...a massive Bronze Age pyramid from the 2nd millennium BC.

...a massive Bronze Age pyramid from the 2nd millennium BC.

What sets this discovery apart is not just its distinctive design...

What sets this discovery apart is not just its distinctive design...

...but its tantalizing ties to an ancient culture dominated by horse reverence.

...but its tantalizing ties to an ancient culture dominated by horse reverence.

Collaborative digs, involving both university students and global researchers, promise to unravel more secrets.

Collaborative digs, involving both university students and global researchers, promise to unravel more secrets.

As exploration deepens, the connection between this pyramid and the horse-centric culture of yesteryears could become even more pronounced.

As exploration deepens, the connection between this pyramid and the horse-centric culture of yesteryears could become even more pronounced.

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