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Medieval Saraishyq – the capital of the Kazakh Khanate
RSPE «Saraishyq» State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve
News19.05.2026

International Symposium

International Symposium

Today, on May 19, the international symposium titled “Golden Horde – A Model of Steppe Civilization: History, Archaeology, Culture, and Identity” officially commenced in Astana.

The large-scale scientific gathering has brought together historians-medievalists, archaeologists, orientalists, representatives of international organizations, and prominent scholars studying the history of the Golden Horde from more than 20 countries around the world.

The Director of the Saraishyq State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve, A. Muktar, is also participating in this important international event, exchanging experience within the framework of scientific initiatives aimed at promoting the heritage of ancient Saraishyq and the Ulus of Jochi.

The symposium, dedicated to the comprehensive discussion of the history and civilization of the Golden Horde, has attracted significant attention from the global academic community due to its high level of organization. This marks an important step toward promoting the historical heritage of the Great Steppe civilization on the international stage.