A symbol of Kazakhstans self-reliance, the so-called Golden Man is believed to be a young Saka warrior, discovered in 1969 from the Issyk burial mound in southern Kazakhstan.
Buried in dazzling gold-embroidered armor along with other invaluable artifacts, he uses an uncommon look into the abundant tradition of the Sakas –-- an ancient nomadic people famed for their horsemanship, warfare, and metalwork.
Often called the Tutankhamun of Kazakhstan, this warrior, believed to be simply 16 to 18 years of ages, is not the nations only Golden Man, but he stays the most iconic and celebrated.
While the initial is carefully preserved, a thoroughly in-depth replica of the golden armor is now on display and often takes a trip the world –-- working as a flashing ambassador for Kazakh culture.