East-Kazakhstan State University (VKGU)

During the month, a team of archaeologist Zeynolla Samashev explored the Tarbagatai Mountains and identified 200 burial mounds. More than 3,000 gold items were found in the Eleke-2 mound. They belong to the 8th-7th centuries BC. Among them are unique items that are not in any cemetery. For example, bell-earrings, plates with four stickers, a woman's necklace with precious stones.

- Due to the abundance of valuables in this mound may be buried husband and wife, who may be either kings or members of the ruling class, - says the archaeologist.

The technology of making products is amazing. After all, the method of microwelding was used.

- This is a new look at our history. We see that at that time there was a developed technology, the metallurgical industry was flourishing. Our ancestors had an industrial culture. The news has changed the whole face of nomads, - said akim of the region Danial Akhmetov.

Archaeological excavations are underway under the project "Ancient Treasures of East Kazakhstan".