Caves, DNA and Metal Trace Kazakhstan’s Ancient Past

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA — Cave sediments may help identify ancient human populations in Kazakhstan even where no skeletal remains survive, as new methods allow archaeologists to reconstruct how people lived and adapted to environmental change tens of thousands of years ago. Researchers are turning their attention to Tuttybulaq 1 and Aqtogai, two cave sites in the Karatau… The post Caves, DNA and Metal Trace Kazakhstan’s Ancient Past appeared first on The Astana Times .