Kazakhstan

Kuljabasy Petroglyphs Kuljabasy Petroglyphs, Ancient Art Tucked away in the rugged landscapes of Kazakhstan lies a hidden gem, the Kuljabasy Petroglyphs. These ancient rock carvings, etched into the stones of the Kuljabasy Valley, are not just a glimpse into the past; they are an invitation to step into the soul of a bygone world. The Kuljabasy petroglyphs, date […]

Serektas Petroglyphs Petroglyphs of Serektas in Almaty region Located deep in the rolling hills of the Almaty Region, far from paved roads and passenger buses, lie the Serektas Petroglyphs. It is one of Kazakhstan’s quietest yet most moving archaeological treasures. This remote site holds hundreds of ancient rock carvings, some believed to date back over a

ALZHIR Camp Concentration Camp For ‘Wives Of Traitors To The Motherland’ ALZHIR was the detention camp of the Akmola area (Astana region) “for the wives of the betrayers of the homeland”. This was the Stalinist Gulag for wives and children of political prisoners who were considered traitors. The wives were simply recognised as guilty as