“KIELI ALTAIYM - TUGAN ZHERIM” SUMMER ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCHOOL
On 19-22 June, 2023, Daryn Scientific and Methodological Center for Gifted and Additional Education Development (hereinafter - Daryn Center), jointly with A.Kh. Margulan Institute of Archeology of the Committee of Science of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan held the Archaeological Summer School “Kieli Altaiym - Tugan Zherim” (hereinafter referred to as the Archaeological School), in accordance with the action plan of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region,
The archaeological school is a unique project that has been performed in our region since 2018 with the aim of introducing schoolchildren to archaeological and local history education, familiarizing them with archaeological research methods, preparing gifted students of the region for history and archeology research project competitions, and instilling in the younger generation a valuable attitude towards the natural and historical-cultural heritage of their native land.
Scientific educators-archaeologists of the leading universities of the Republic organized educational and practical classes in archeology and local history.
The speaker of the Archaeological School was the head of the Editorial and Information Department of A.Kh. Margulan Institute of Archeology, Master of Archeology and Ethnology, an author of more than 30 scientific and popular science articles on the archeology of the nomads of East Kazakhstan region - Aidyn S. Zhuniskhanov.
Educational and practical classes at the excavation sites were conducted by: Albina E. Erzhanova - a leading research fellow of A.Kh. Margulan Institute of Archeology, Head of the Early Metal Archeology Department, PhD; Kuat S. Adelchanov - Head of a Department of the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The young archaeologists had a chance to met with Aruzhan Onalbekova, a participant of the 2018 Archaeological School, and currently a student of the History Department majoring in Archeology at Gumilyov Eurasian University. Aruzhan shared her story about choosing such an interesting and exciting profession with her young followers.
The participants of the Archaeological School had the opportunity to go on research and historical-cognitive excursions:
At the Ak-Baur complex: young researchers had a unique opportunity to touch one of the most ancient writing systems of the world dating back to the Neolithic period of the Stone Age. On the territory of the complex there are historical monuments such as different-age mounds, rock paintings, remains of settlements, stone statues.
The archaeological excavations at the Qyzyltas monument left a deep impression in the memory of the children. At the archaeological site, the students learned about the excavation methods, and also had the opportunity to try their hand at being archaeologists by taking a brush in their hands and making a small contribution to the excavation process.
The schoolchildren had the opportunity to visit the archaeological laboratory and learned about the processing of artifacts in the field conditions. A staff member of the laboratory - Candidate of Historical Sciences Danila Serykh vividly explained the process of work with the artifacts.
At the archaeological excavation sites, the participants met with participating archaeology students from the country's leading universities.
As part of the archaeological school, the children had an excursion to the Altyn Altai Museum of D. Serikbayev East Kazakhstan Technical University. Moreover, schoolchildren visited museums, laboratories and innovation centers of S. Amanzholov East Kazakhstan University. The Regional Local History Museum impressed the children with its variety. The museum is home to one of the largest and most informative collections of archeology among the museums of Kazakhstan, which has more than 80,000 artifacts.
The participants of the Archaeological School praised the high level of organization of the event.
Polina Rednikova, a participant from Shemonaikha district, thanked the organizers and expressed her gratitude: “Thank you for the wonderful days that immersed us even more in the history and culture of our region.”
The archaeological school provided the children with a unique opportunity to explore the mysterious world of the past and created unforgettable memories!
Director G. Rakhimzhanova