Study and Preservation of Historic Bathhouses in Kazakhstan

Today, a scientific seminar titled “Study and Preservation of Historic Bathhouses in Kazakhstan” was held at the initiative of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Ancient Taraz Monuments.”

The seminar was attended by Zh. Baigaliev, Senior Researcher at the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Saraishyq”, who delivered a presentation titled “Medieval Bathhouses at the Saraishyq Settlement: Archaeological Research and Preservation Issues.”

The presentation covered the history of archaeological research into the medieval bathhouses identified at the Saraishyq settlement, their architectural features, construction systems, heating and water drainage elements, as well as current issues related to their further study and preservation.

The seminar also addressed the archaeological study of historic bathhouses across Kazakhstan, their historical and cultural significance, and current issues concerning the preservation and musealization of archaeological heritage.

A number of staff members of the “Saraishyq” Museum-Reserve also took part in the event and contributed to the exchange of scientific views and professional experience.