When did the Botai culture thrive in Kazakhstan?
The Botai culture thrived between 3700 and 3100 BC. Archaeologists credit this group with the first domestication of horses, a pivotal moment for human history.
Questions about Kazakhstan
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who founded the First Turkic Khaganate in 552 AD?
Bumin founded the First Turkic Khaganate on the Mongolian Plateau in 552. It quickly spread west toward the Caspian Sea within thirty-five years.
What happened during the Central Asian revolt of 1916 in Kazakhstan?
The most serious uprising occurred in 1916 when the Central Asian revolt erupted. The Kazakhs attacked Russian and Cossack settlers and military garrisons resulting in brutal massacres on both sides.
On what date did Kazakhstan declare full independence from the Soviet Union?
Kazakhstan proclaimed full independence on the 16th of December 1991 becoming the last Soviet republic to do so. Nursultan Nazarbayev became the country's first president after leading it from 1991 to 2019.
Where is the Bigach crater located in Kazakhstan?
Bigach crater sits at 38 kilometers diameter and is estimated to be five million years old. It is one of several major geographical features including Lake Balkhash and the Charyn River gorge.