Petroglyphs in Central Asia – exploring the past
The petroglyphs in Central Asia offer a marvellous glimpse into a distant past. At a time when people did not …
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Kazakhstan
Lake Tengiz and the Northern Kazakh steppe
“Welcome,” shouts a girl’s voice into the microbus when we arrive in Korgalzhyn, the nearest village to Lake Tengiz. Saika …
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The Tamgaly Petroglyphs in Kazakhstan
Since we started our research trips into the Central Asian countries we have developed a growing interest in the petroglyphs …
Turkestan’s Oasis of Serenity: exploring the Mausoleum of Ahmed Yassawi
On the road to Turkestan, we look out over the steppe for the blue cupola rising above all the modern …
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Akyrtas – A palace on the ancient Silk Road
A number of Silk Road sites in China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyztan have been named UNESCO World Heritage properties this year. …
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Thoughts on Kazakhstan and Travelling
“Ne robotayet,” muttered the woman who had been waiting with us for half an hour wearily and walked away. Indeed, …
Kumys and Kaesekuchen: German traces in Kazakhstan
Nightbus N 22 to “Schlebusch ueber Klinikum” stops just in front of the station. Supermarket shelves are full of German …
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