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While excavating at a mound in the Tarbagatay Mountains of eastern Kazakhstan, experts from the National Institute of Archaeology of Kazakhstan unexpectedly discovered an ancient treasure. Photo: @National Institute of Archaeology of Kazakhstan.

This gold treasure is believed to have belonged to the Scythian nobility of the Saka civilization. Photo: @National Institute of Archaeology of Kazakhstan.

According to experts, this treasure dates back approximately 2,800 years. Photo: @Belvalov.

This treasure hoard contains approximately 3,000 different gold and precious stone artifacts. Photo: @National Institute of Archaeology of Kazakhstan.

These included bell-shaped earrings, intricately carved gold plates, decorative gold plates, necklaces and pendants adorned with precious stones, and gold beads used to decorate clothing. Photo: @National Institute of Archaeology of Kazakhstan.

These artifacts reflect the highly sophisticated jewelry-making techniques of the Scythian people of the Saka civilization. Photo: @National Institute of Archaeology of Kazakhstan.

In particular, the decorative details on the garments were made using micro-welding techniques, demonstrating the extraordinary jewelry-making technology of that era. Photo: @National Institute of Archaeology of Kazakhstan.

Archaeologists expect to soon find the remains of members of the noble family alongside the treasure hoard. Photo: @National Institute of Archaeology of Kazakhstan.

Ancient treasures of the Saka nobility have been unearthed in Kazakhstan.

Thousands of gold and precious stone artifacts from the Saka civilization showcase the exquisite craftsmanship and cutting-edge jewelry technology of that era.