description Ekidin Cross Overview
The Ekidin Cross is an ancient geoglyph located in the Turgai Steppe of northern Kazakhstan. It is part of a broader regional group of massive earthworks, which were largely documented through satellite imagery and are characterized by their enormous geometric designs. The structure is constructed from earthen mounds and trenches arranged in a cross shape. Archaeologists and researchers study these geoglyphs to understand the landscape modifications and social organization of the nomadic populations that inhabited the Eurasian steppe during antiquity.
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Where can I find the Ekidin Cross?
It is located in the Turgai Steppe, or Turgai Trough, in northern Kazakhstan. It belongs to a regional group of massive earthworks that were widely recognized through satellite imagery ([Turgai geoglyph study](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2352226715300052)).
What does the Ekidin Cross look like?
It is a large cross-shaped geometric earthwork made from arranged or raised soil rather than a painted surface design. Other named Turgai forms include Ushtogay Square and Ashutasty Ring.
Who built the Ekidin Cross, and when?
No firm builder or construction date is accepted for the site. Researchers have used methods such as optically stimulated luminescence to study Turgai earthworks, but their purpose and chronology remain debated.
Is Ekidin Cross the same as Ushtogay Square?
No, they are separate named geoglyphs in the Turgai group: Ekidin is a cross and Ushtogay is a square. Both are massive geometric earthworks in northern Kazakhstan.
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