“Saraishyq: Archaeological Research, New Data, and Historical Interpretations”

Today, at the Atyrau University named after Kh. Dosmukhamedov, a roundtable on “Saraishyq: Archaeological Research, New Data, and Historical Interpretations” was held, organized by the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Saraishyq” of the Committee for Culture of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Atyrau University named after Kh. Dosmukhamedov, and the Atyrau Regional Center for Research of Historical and Cultural Heritage.

The event was moderated by Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor A. Muktar, who highlighted the significance of the roundtable. The Chairman of the Board – Rector of Atyrau University named after Kh. Dosmukhamedov, Salamat Idrisov, delivered a welcoming speech, emphasizing Saraishyq’s unique place and importance in world history and wishing the participants a successful discussion.

At the roundtable, the following reports were presented:

Professor of Atyrau University named after Kh. Dosmukhamedov, Doctor of Historical Sciences Ulzhan Akhmetova – “Participation of the Saraishyq Museum-Reserve in Scientific Projects and Programs and Their Results (2020–2025)”

Chief Inspector, Archaeologist of the Saraishyq Museum-Reserve Aibek Turaruly – “Results of Fieldwork in Scientific Projects”

Researcher at the Scientific Research Institute of History, Archaeology, and Ethnology of the Caspian Region named after Kh.B. Tabyldiev at Atyrau University, Candidate of Historical Sciences Marat Kasenov – “Results of the 2025 Archaeological Excavations in Saraishyq”Deputy Director of the Saraishyq State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve, Master’s degree holder Zhanar Diyarova – “International Relations of the Saraishyq Museum-Reserve and Their Impact on Scientific Research”

Scientific Secretary of the Museum-Reserve Amangeldy Zhumabayev – “Archaeozoological Research in the Saraishyq Area”

Senior Researcher of the Museum-Reserve Junis Baigaliyev – “The Saraishyq Mint and Its Distribution”

Researcher of the Museum-Reserve Karina Karimova – “Women’s Jewelry Found in Saraishyq”

The reports attracted great interest from the audience, followed by an engaging discussion and detailed answers to all questions posed.