President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, together with King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of the Belgians, who are on a state visit to Kazakhstan, visited the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The distinguished guests were introduced to the architectural features of the museum complex and its exhibition spaces, which showcase the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Great Steppe.

Particular attention was drawn to the Gold Halls, which feature unique archaeological finds and examples of ancient jewellery craftsmanship. These include the Golden Man from the Issyk burial mound, as well as gold artefacts and reconstructions associated with finds from the Berel, Taldy-2, Taksai and Shilikti burial mounds.

In the Ethnography Hall, the guests explored the traditions, daily life, and material and spiritual culture of the Kazakh people.

The guests were also presented with an exhibition of paintings by Belgian artist James Ensor.

At the conclusion of their visit, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde left a commemorative entry in the museum’s Book of Honour.