Who are these silent stone figures standing watch over the vast steppes of Central Asia? Meet the Balbals – ancient tombstones carved by nomadic Turkic peoples to honor the fallen. Their name means "ancestor" or "father," and most are male figures holding birds, bowls, or blades – although female statues also exist. Mysterious and enduring, these stone guardians preserve the memory of warriors and traditions long past. Their exact purpose may be lost to time, but their presence still speaks volu
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Mongolia 🇲🇳 is a vast, landlocked nation in East Asia, sandwiched between Russia to the north and China to the south. It is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, yet it covers a huge territory of wide-open steppes, deserts, and mountains. #documentary #documentaryfilm #storytelling #altivexgeo #geography | Altivex Geo
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