Kokkaynar: Getting There and Archaeology

For Kokkaynar in the Almaty area, bus route 229 is specifically described. Archaeological finds from the Kokkaynar burial ground provide another local point of reference; however, they do not establish that there is a freely accessible archaeological site or a hotel at the excavation site.

Documented points of reference

• Bus route 229 connects Almaty with Kokkaynar.
• Bus route 229 reaches Kokkaynar via Bekmakhanov, Pervomayskaya Neftebaza and Almatinskaya streets.
• The Almaty Museum displays finds from the Kokkaynar burial ground, relating to the material culture of the Wusun.
• A gold animal figurine was found during excavations at the Kokkaynar burial ground.

Plan your stay

The bus route connects Almaty with Kokkaynar via the streets listed above. Check the current timetable and stops. Finds from the burial ground are displayed at the Almaty Museum; the museum is a separate destination, and its distance from your accommodation should be checked separately. A single report about a find says nothing about opportunities to visit the burial ground.

Choose accommodation

When comparing hotels, check the address, actual amenities, price, availability and booking conditions in the specific listing.

For geographical context, see the overview of Almaty.