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Mangystau Site Reveals Ties to Rome, Persia and China 

By Nagima Abuova  on 31 May 2026

ASTANA — Archaeologists in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region discovered coins and seals, among other artifacts at the ancient settlement of Karakabak, indicating trade links with Rome, Persia, India and China, regional officials said during a May 12 site visit. According to researchers, the findings point to Mangystau’s role as a...