A routine fire patrol, operating some 200 miles northwest of the country's capital, Astana, discovered a nearly foot-long face carving in a granite boulder. Although experts have analyzed the carving, it's possible that its origins could rest in the ancient Bronze Age or even Turkish cultures dated to the medieval period. Teams investigating the carving will likely need more time to determine its age and what culture might’ve created the stunningly somber carving. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAll of these discoveries uncover the fascinating fabric of history that pervades the largest country within the Eurasian Steppe. Photo credit: Hearst OwnedGet the IssuePhoto credit: Hearst OwnedGet the IssuePhoto credit: Hearst OwnedGet the IssuePhoto credit: Hearst OwnedAdvertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementGet the IssuePhoto credit: Hearst OwnedGet the IssuePhoto credit: Hearst OwnedGet the IssuePhoto credit: Hearst OwnedGet the IssuePhoto credit: Hearst OwnedAdvertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementGet the IssuePhoto credit: Hearst OwnedGet the IssueYou Might Also Like