Archaeologists Have Discovered A Bronze Age Powerhouse Hidden Beneath One Of The World's Last Unexplored Regions

Archaeological hotbeds are scattered around the world, from hidden chambers beneath the great pyramids of Egypt to the ancient cities of Mexico and Central America. But every once in a while, certain discoveries shed light on areas still largely unknown to researchers. That’s exactly what’s happening in one of the world’s most underexplored regions.

The Kazakh Steppe , which stretches across northern Kazakhstan ( one of the world's most underrated destinations ), is one of the largest continuous grassland regions on Earth. Despite its size, though, it is one of archeology's least-studied areas. Its extreme climate, remoteness, and long-held assumptions about ancient nomadic life kept researchers from searching for permanent settlements here. As a result, much of the Steppe has never