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Mesolithic
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Iron Age
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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 Taksai kurgans are a series of undisturbed burial mounds located in the Terekti District of northwestern Kazakhstan, dating back to approximately 500 BCE. These kurgans, attributed to the nomadic Saka or Sauromatian cultures, are representative of the funerary practices of these ancient peoples. Among the most notable finds is the tomb of a wealthy Saka woman, referred to as the 'golden lady,' which contained numerous valuable artifacts. Some items from the site exhibit influences from the Achaemenid Empire, indicating possible cultural exchanges. The Taksai kurgans provide significant insights into the funerary customs and social hierarchy of the Saka people during the Middle Iron Age.
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