The hexagonal “pyramid” of the Bronze Age is unlike anything found before in the Great Steppe (photo)

In a recent archaeological expedition across the vast expanses of Kazakhstan, researchers have uncovered a remarkable hexagonal structure dating back 3,800 years. Although colloquially called a “pyramid”, this Bronze Age monument stands in stark contrast to the tall structures of Egypt. The modest structure, about 3 meters high, is believed to have been used as a burial place for the elite, according to LiveScience.

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This year, a discovery unique to the Eurasian steppes was made in the territory of East Kazakhstan. Ulan Umitkaliev, head of the Department of Archeology and Ethnology at the Eurasian National University, is leading excavations in the region. The structure’s striking hexagonal shape is characterized by the placement of huge megaliths weighing up to 1 ton (0.9 metric tons) each at its corners.

The outer stone walls of the structure, which archaeologists call “pyramid” or “step pyramid”, are hexagonal. Interestingly, its inner walls form a labyrinthine passage leading to the central tomb. Parts of this mysterious structure were once hidden under a mound of earth, leaving open the question of whether it once had a roof or was exposed to the elements.

The people living in this region at that time did metalworking and jewelery as well as many graves and stone monuments. Their economies may be partly pastoral; A large number of animals are grazed in the Eurasian steppes.

The outer walls of the pyramid are decorated with petroglyphs or rock carvings of various animals, including camels and many horses. Horse bones were found near the pyramid, and a horse cult probably developed in the area at that time.

According to Umitkaliev, radiocarbon dating of the organic remains of the pyramid shows that the structure was built in the 19th century BC.

“Such monuments are located on the territory of Kazakhstan, especially in Central Kazakhstan,” the researcher said.

Excavations at the find site and analysis of the remains are ongoing, but so far archaeologists have found ceramics, gold women’s earrings and other jewelry. It is not yet known whether human remains have been found here.

The newly discovered pyramid is located in Kırıkungir, where there are many ancient tombs and monuments. It is located near the village of Toktamys, where scientists from the Eurasian National University have been excavating since 2014.

Previously Focus He wrote about the current excavations in Vyshgorod. Archaeologists have discovered many artifacts from the Kievan Rus period.

We also talked about an ancient tomb found in Japan. It had been hidden by bushes and shrubs for hundreds of years.