Kazakhstan's Ancient Geoglyphs: A Mystery Unfolds on the Steppe

Dmitriy Dey, a Kazakh economist and archaeology enthusiast, made an astonishing discovery in 2007 while searching for pyramids on Google Earth. He stumbled upon enormous geometric earthworks scattered across the Turgai steppe in northern Kazakhstan, which were difficult to recognize from the ground.

The structures formed squares, crosses, rings, and other shapes, with some stretching hundreds of meters wide. Dey's discovery drew attention from archaeologists, satellite researchers, and even NASA, who were fascinated by the group of earthworks that had gone unnoticed for so long.

Further research revealed that more than 50 geoglyphs had been identified across northern Kazakhstan, with individual structures ranging from about 90 to 400 meters across. The earthen mounds arranged into geometric patterns were formed mainly through a combination of natural and artificial features.

Archaeologists have considered various theories for the purpose of these earthworks, including ritual activity or territorial marking. However, despite extensive research, the exact reason behind their construction remains uncertain.