When archaeologist Petr Somov and his team set out to excavate in the Kyzylkum desert, they don’t even suspect they will uncover ancient secrets that could overturn humanity’s understanding of its origins. Unknown artifacts and inexplicable events pull the researchers into an exhilarating journey. Encounters with the legacy of long-forgotten civilizations, astonishing discoveries, and contacts with unknown forces cast doubt on the very nature of their existence. Can the team handle the riddles of the past and find answers to questions people have been asking for centuries? Or will they themselves become part of a mystery hidden in the sands of an endless desert?