Museum of Archaeology, Archaeological museum in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
The Museum of Archaeology presents over 4,000 artifacts within the Gylym Ordasy complex, documenting the history of Kazakhstan from Stone Age through Middle Ages.
Founded in 1973 under First Secretary Dinmukhamed Kunaev, the museum emerged from research initiatives by Kazakh scientists that began in the 1920s.
The collection includes tools, pottery, weapons, and jewelry that demonstrate the evolution of civilizations across Kazakhstan through different historical periods.
The facility provides guided tours in Kazakh, Russian, and English languages, making the archaeological heritage accessible to both local and international visitors.
The museum contains a reconstruction of burial chamber number 11 from Altai Berel, revealing ancient funeral practices of the region.
Location: Almaty
Inception: 1973
GPS coordinates: 43.24612,76.95310
Latest update: March 27, 2025 01:28
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