History of Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan, the largest segment of the Eurasian Steppe, was the home and crossroads for numerous groups of people throughout history. Human activity in the region began with the extinct Pithecanthropus and Sinanthropus 1 million – 800,000 years ago in the Karatau Mountains, as well as the Caspian and Balkhash areas. Neanderthals were present 140,000 – 40,000 years ago in the Karatau Mountains and Central Kazakhstan. Modern Homo sapiens appeared 40,000 – 12,000 years ago in Southern, Central, and Eastern Kazakhstan. After the end of the last glacial period, 12,500 – 5,000 years ago, human settlement spread across the whole of Kazakhstan, eventually leading to the extinction of large animals (mammoth, woolly rhinoceros). The hunter-gatherer communes invented bows and boats, and used domesticated wolves and traps for hunting.

The Neolithic Revolution was marked by the appearance of animal husbandry and agriculture, giving rise to the Atbasar,Kelteminar, Botai, Mokanjar, Ust-Narym, and other cultures. The Botai culture (3600–3100 BCE) is credited with the first domestication of horses. Ceramics and polished stone tools also appeared during this period. The 4th – 3rd millennia witnessed the beginning of metal production, manufacture of copper tools, and use of casting molds. In the 2nd millennium, ore mining developed in Central Kazakhstan.

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ERG, Huadian plan next Kazakh wind farm

China Daily 11 Dec 2024
The move comes after ERG's earlier announced project — a 150 MW wind farm in the Aktobe region of Kazakhstan ... Its cooperation with China Huadian marks the latest example of China-Kazakhstan energy cooperation, which boasts a long-standing history and bright prospects, experts said ... "Energy cooperation between China and Kazakhstan has been fruitful....
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Qipao: More than a dress

China Daily 11 Dec 2024
... from Kazakhstan at Beijing International Studies University, uncovered Qipao's rich history and timeless charm....
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India searched for these top 10 travel destinations in 2024; check them out for your ...

Hindustan Times 11 Dec 2024
Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan has been named one of the best countries to visit in Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2025 rankings.(Pixabay). Marked by the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountain Range, Kazakhstan emerges as a captivating destination in Central Asia, boasting a rich history and vibrant cultural scene....
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Nobel Laureate Advocates for Grassroots Climate Action in Kazakhstan

Oil Price 09 Dec 2024
There are over 400 environmentally oriented non-governmental organizations in Kazakhstan, a country with a ......
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World Chess Championship 2024: India's Gukesh wins, Ding Liren resigns

Gulf News 09 Dec 2024
History in the making. Ding became the first Chinese player to be crowned world champion when he defeated Russia’s Ian Nepomniatchi in Kazakhstan last year. At his age, Gukesh is the youngest player in history to compete in the World Championship and he is looking to surpass Garry Kasparov as the youngest undisputed world chess champion. ....
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Oman crowned Socca World Cup champions in historic win

Oman Observer 08 Dec 2024
MUSCAT. Oman made history on Saturday night, defeating Kazakhstan 2-1 in a dramatic penalty shootout to secure the Socca World Cup 2024 title.The thrilling final, held at the Sport .......
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World Chess Championship 2024: India's Gukesh wins, Ding Liren resigns in Game 11 in Singapore

Gulf News 08 Dec 2024
History in the making. Ding became the first Chinese player to be crowned world champion when he defeated Russia’s Ian Nepomniatchi in Kazakhstan last year. At his age, Gukesh is the youngest player in history to compete in the World Championship and he is looking to surpass Garry Kasparov as the youngest undisputed world chess champion. ....
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Indian teen challenger takes 6-5 lead in world chess championship

The Peninsula 08 Dec 2024
Singapore ... Ding became the first Chinese player to be crowned world champion when he defeated Russia's Ian Nepomniatchi in Kazakhstan last year. At his age, Gukesh is the youngest player in history to compete in the World Championship and he is looking to surpass Garry Kasparov as the youngest undisputed world chess champion. ....
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India's Gukesh takes 6-5 lead in world chess championship

Khaleejtimes 08 Dec 2024
"Indian fans are the best ... Ding became the first Chinese player to be crowned world champion when he defeated Russia's Ian Nepomniatchi in Kazakhstan last year. At his age, Gukesh is the youngest player in history to compete in the World Championship and he is looking to surpass Garry Kasparov as the youngest undisputed world chess champion ... India ... ....
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World chess championship tied with four games to go

The Peninsula 07 Dec 2024
Singapore ... The rest ended in draws ... Ding beat Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi last year to become the world champion in Kazakhstan. At his age, Gukesh is the youngest player in history to compete in the World Championship and he is looking to surpass Garry Kasparov as the youngest undisputed world chess champion. ....
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Mahdavi posts second successive win, Arjun held

Gulf-Times 04 Dec 2024
Mahdavi leads a group of 16 players with 2 points after the second round.Top seed Arjun Erigaisi of India shared points against Murtas Kazhgaleyev of Kazakhstan ... Recently Erigaisi made history by becoming only the second Indian, after the legendary Vishwanathan Anand, and only the ......
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Fathima Afshan: I go into beast mode inside the cage

The Times of India 29 Nov 2024
Eight-time national champion Fathima Afshan recently created history by winning a silver medal for India at the 2024 World MMA Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan ... Recognising and supporting it would honour our history and culture ... In the quarterfinals, I defeated a tough opponent from Kazakhstan....
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World Boxing announces creation of new Asian confederation

Dawn 27 Nov 2024
MEXICO CITY ... The announcement came days after 25 out of 36 member federations of the existing Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) voted to remain affiliated with the IBA in an Extraordinary Congress ... Asia’s Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, both among the 10 most successful nations in the history of Olympic boxing, this month joined World Boxing ... ....

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