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Medieval Saraishyq – the capital of the Kazakh Khanate
RSPE «Saraishyq» State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve
News05.08.2025

Archaeologists from the Sarayshyk Museum-Reserve are participating in archaeological excavations in the renowned city of Sarai-Batu — the capital of the Ulus of Jochi.

Archaeologists from the Sarayshyk Museum-Reserve are participating in archaeological excavations in the renowned city of Sarai-Batu — the capital of the Ulus of Jochi.

Archaeologists from the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Sarayshyk” are participating in archaeological excavations at the famous city of Sarai-Batu — the capital of the Ulus of Jochi — under the leadership of Doctor of Historical Sciences E. Pigarev, with the aim of improving their qualifications. Not only specialists from the Sarayshyk Museum-Reserve but also archaeologists from the Republics of Tatarstan and Mari El have been involved in these studies. Within the framework of the excavations, the historical connections between the cities of Sarai-Batu and Sarayshyk are being comprehensively studied, a comparative analysis of archaeological finds is being conducted, and similarities and differences in architectural structures are being examined. This initiative, carried out within the framework of mutual cooperation, contributes to enhancing the quality of scientific research and allows for a deeper study of the history of medieval cities.