Deciphering the Enigmatic Issyk Inscription of the Golden Man

Deciphering the Enigmatic Issyk Inscription of the Golden Man

Deciphering the Enigmatic Issyk Inscription of the Golden Man In 1969, archaeologists excavating the Issyk kurgan in southeastern Kazakhstan made a discovery that would become a national symbol: the "Golden Man." Among the more than 4,000 gold ornaments and pristine artifacts found in this ancient Saka burial mound was a small, seemingly unassuming silver bowl. However, engraved on its exterior was a brief text of about 25 characters that has pu…

SCIENCE & TECH: Deciphering the Enigmatic Issyk Inscription of the Golden Man

Getting your audio player ready… In 1969, archaeologists excavating the Issyk kurgan in southeastern Kazakhstan made a discovery that would become a national symbol: the “Golden Man.” Among the more than 4,000 gold ornaments and pristine artifacts found in this ancient Saka burial mound was a small, seemingly unassuming silver bowl. However, engraved on its exterior was a brief text of about 25 characters that has puzzled linguists and historian…