The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – The ruins of Djend, a medieval city in Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda Region, offer a glimpse into a once-thriving center of trade, politics and Islamic culture that played a significant role in the history of the Golden Horde. Located south of the village of Akkyr in the Zhalagash district near the lower reaches of the… The post Djend: Silk Road City That Minted Coins for Golden Horde appeared first on The Astana Times .