Showcasing hundreds of recently discovered gold artefacts from ancient burial mounds in East Kazakhstan, Gold of the Great Steppe is the latest major display at the Fitzwilliam Museum. The exhibition both celebrates the Saka culture of central Asia (which flourished from at least the eighth to the third century BCE) and offers UK audiences a unique opportunity to see, and understand, the rich history of a country the size of western Europe.
“It is hugely exciting to be announcing the loan of these incredibly important, recently discovered gold artefacts this autumn,” says Luke Syson, director of the Fitzwilliam Museum. “We look forward to bringing the extraordinary culture of the Saka people to life for our audiences, and are grateful to our partnership with East Kazakhstan – without it, enlightening exhibitions such as these would simply not be possible.” For more information, and to book your timed tickets, visit the Fitzwilliam Museum website.
