(MENAFN- azernews) archaeologists of astana are studying the traces of ancient
civilization hidden under the earth. they are excavating a
mausoleum belonging to the golden horde age, azernews reports,
citing kazinform.
the burial dated to the 15th century ad was found on the
territory of korgalzhyn district of akmola region, not far from
astana.
the archaeologists have already excavated several mausoleums in
the area of medieval town in akmola region. this is the third
historical monument discovered in korgalzhyn district.
the unique find is an octagonal structure. the length of each
side slightly exceeds 1.5 meters, and the diameter is about 4.5
meters. the mausoleum was built of a burnt and half-baked brick,
fastened with lime mortar. once this area was the site of
pilgrimage. there was a tomb opposite the mausoleum.
code-named as «uyaly necropolis», the burial site consists of 5
objects. due to the sowing works, the condition of the mausoleum's
structures is estimated as poor. besides, according to scientists,
some burial structures were exposed to robberies, so there are no
human remains in them.
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