Berel Mounds

The Berel Burial Mounds are located in the Shilikta Valley in the East Kazakhstan Province. It consists of 72 graves, dating back to 5-4 centuries BC. The most significant burial of the necropolis is the Golden Barrow of Kings. A luxurious costume embroidered with gold plates and decorations was discovered there. Many artifacts of the Berel Mounds are displayed not only in Kazakhstani museums, but also in the world-famous Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.