Domestic and Russian archaeologists visited Kh. Dosmukhamedov Atyrau University. A meeting was held with the scholars, led by Chairman of the Board – Rector Salamat Idrissov, to discuss opportunities for strengthening scientific cooperation.
A group of archaeological specialists led by Akan Ongaruly, Director of the A. Margulan Institute of Archaeology of the Science Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Candidate of Historical Sciences, visited Atyrau University. The delegation also included archaeologists D.A. Taleev, D.V. Maryksin, N.B. Nurgali and V.D. Volovenko.
The scientific delegation also included Evgeny Pigarev, Head of the Department of Medieval Archaeology at the A.Kh. Khalikov Institute of Archaeology of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation, as well as Institute researchers S. Kurochkina and Ya. Loginov.
The scholars familiarised themselves with the University’s research and educational-practical activities in the field of archaeology and viewed numerous artefacts and archaeological finds preserved in the Archaeology Laboratory. The guests positively assessed the systematic work aimed at studying and preserving historical heritage and expressed their appreciation.
The laboratory houses archaeological materials and artefacts discovered during the University’s annual educational and field-practice activities under the supervision of Atyrau University archaeologist, Senior Lecturer and renowned archaeologist Amangeldi Zainov. These include archaeological heritage uncovered during large-scale excavations at the medieval settlements of Saraishyq and Aktobe-Laeti, as well as at the Sarmatian-period burial ground in Karakuduk.
In the near future, Kazakhstani and Russian archaeologists are planning to conduct archaeological excavations in the region at the initiative of the Atyrau Regional Museum of Local History. In this regard, during his meeting with Akan Ongaruly, Director of the A. Margulan Institute of Archaeology, Chairman of the Board – Rector Salamat Idrissov discussed the involvement of Atyrau University scholars and students in the upcoming archaeological research, further development of scientific and practical cooperation, and the implementation of joint research projects.
Atyrau University is a higher education institution that trains specialists in archaeology and has consistently carried out extensive research into the historical monuments of the region. Going forward, the University will continue to expand its potential in this field through scientific collaboration with Kazakhstani and international scholars, contributing to the study of the rich archaeological heritage of the Atyrau Region and the professional training of young specialists.
