Digging into the tan-brown soil of Kazakhstan, a rock-hewn structure began to reemerge. The “sophisticated” — and sizable — pyramid had gone overlooked for years. But not anymore. Archaeologists were ...

Astana is a modern capital rising from the Kazakh steppe, known for its futuristic architecture, extreme climate, and role as a Central Asian political and cultural hub. The city defines itself in ...

Besides its claim to the title of second coldest capital city in the world, Astana, Kazakhstan is renowned for its architecture — in fact, mentions of the city are always accompanied by reference to ...

Throughout its long history, Kazakhstan has been a place where East and West have met and blended, shaped by exchanges along the Silk Road and the nomadic traditions of the steppe. That legacy ...

Archaeologists near Toktamys unearthed a 4,000-year-old pyramid with 6 sides and links to a horse cult, photos show. Photo from L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University Digging into the tan-brown ...