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2,000-year-old Jewelry and Mirror from Enigmatic Kangyu Culture Found
Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have unearthed significant historical artifacts from three burial mounds in the Tolebaitobe cemetery, Turkestan region. Among these finds is a remarkable bronze mirror from the Han dynasty, shedding light on the little known of Kangyu state and its connections with powerful empires of the time.
Unearthing the Burial Mounds
The excavation of the Tolebaitobe cemetery in Karaaspanskogo rural district, of the Turkestan region of southern Kazakhstan revealed three burial mounds, which have provided a treasure trove of artifacts. The find has been reported in a statement by the Turkestan regional government. One of the most notable discoveries is a bronze mirror found in a woman's grave. This mirror, dated to the Han dynasty, indicates the high social status of the deceased. Such items were typically reserved for the wealthy and influential.
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