A significant scholarly work unveiling the rich history of the Atyrau region has been published!

Within the framework of a roundtable discussion organized by the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Saraishyq”, a ceremonial presentation of the collective monograph “Golden Horde Cities of Qaragaily, Ushkan, and Ashysai: History and Archaeology” was held. The publication was prepared as part of the 2024–2025 research program of the Committee of Culture of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The monograph provides a comprehensive analysis of the formation of early urban culture in the Atyrau region, as well as the results of extensive archaeological research. Special attention is given to the role of ancient cities located along the Great Silk Road in the development of international trade relations.

🔍 One of the key achievements of the study is the scientific attribution of numismatic finds discovered at Golden Horde archaeological sites, along with a comprehensive archaeozoological analysis of osteological materials.

⚜ The presentation ceremony was attended by archaeologist, Candidate of Historical Sciences Marat Seitjanuly and the project leader, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor Ulzhan Tulegenkyzy.

👏 During the event, the monograph received high praise from the audience, and the authors were wished continued success and creative inspiration in their future research endeavors!