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Early Modern Period
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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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The Issyk kurgan is an archaeological site located in south-eastern Kazakhstan, near the Issyk Mountain River. Dating to the 4th century BCE, it is characterized by a large burial mound with a height of 6 meters and a circumference of 60 meters. The site is notable for its association with the Saka peoples and contains two burials, though the central one was looted. The side grave remained intact, yielding a wealth of artifacts including over 4,000 gold ornaments, weapons, and a silver cup with an undeciphered inscription. These artifacts, along with the skeleton of an individual believed to be a young Saka prince or princess, have led to the site being dubbed the
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