The international exhibition “Otrar-Samarkand: Cultural Interrelation” has opened in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The exhibition was organized by the RSE “State Archaeological Museum-Reserve Otyrar” of the Committee of Culture of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The purpose of the exhibition is to popularize the historical and cultural integration of the medieval cities of Otrar and Samarkand on the Great Silk Road.
The exhibition has 170 exhibits of history and culture. The exhibition displays the entire history of the Middle Ages of Otrar, its ups and downs, from the period of the Karakhanids to the Kazakh Khanate.
The opening of the exhibition was attended by: Deputy Akim of the Samarkand region of the Republic of Uzbekistan for tourism and Culture Rustam Razhabboevich Kobilov, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Samarkand Dosmanbetov Bauyrzhan Bakbergenuly, Director of the Samarkand State Museum-Reserve Mukhamadiev Khozhakul, director of the “State Archaeological Museum-zapovdenika Otyrar" Mahashov Zhangeldi Menlibayevich.
The exhibition will run until October 30, 2023.
The international exhibition “Otrar-Samarkand: Cultural Interrelation” has opened in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The exhibition was organized by the RSE “State Archaeological Museum-Reserve Otyrar” of the Committee of Culture of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The purpose of the exhibition is to popularize the historical and cultural integration of the medieval cities of Otrar and Samarkand on the Great Silk Road.
The exhibition has 170 exhibits of history and culture. The exhibition displays the entire history of the Middle Ages of Otrar, its ups and downs, from the period of the Karakhanids to the Kazakh Khanate.
The opening of the exhibition was attended by: Deputy Akim of the Samarkand region of the Republic of Uzbekistan for tourism and Culture Rustam Razhabboevich Kobilov, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Samarkand Dosmanbetov Bauyrzhan Bakbergenuly, Director of the Samarkand State Museum-Reserve Mukhamadiev Khozhakul, director of the “State Archaeological Museum-zapovdenika Otyrar" Mahashov Zhangeldi Menlibayevich.
The exhibition will run until October 30, 2023.
The international exhibition “Otrar-Samarkand: Cultural Interrelation” has opened in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The exhibition was organized by the RSE “State Archaeological Museum-Reserve Otyrar” of the Committee of Culture of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The purpose of the exhibition is to popularize the historical and cultural integration of the medieval cities of Otrar and Samarkand on the Great Silk Road.
The exhibition has 170 exhibits of history and culture. The exhibition displays the entire history of the Middle Ages of Otrar, its ups and downs, from the period of the Karakhanids to the Kazakh Khanate.
The opening of the exhibition was attended by: Deputy Akim of the Samarkand region of the Republic of Uzbekistan for tourism and Culture Rustam Razhabboevich Kobilov, Consul General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Samarkand Dosmanbetov Bauyrzhan Bakbergenuly, Director of the Samarkand State Museum-Reserve Mukhamadiev Khozhakul, director of the “State Archaeological Museum-zapovdenika Otyrar" Mahashov Zhangeldi Menlibayevich.
The exhibition will run until October 30, 2023.
Balayeva Aida Galymovna, 04.07.1974, a native of the Almaty region.
Education, specialty (qualification), licenses:
Almaty State University named after Abai (2000), teacher of Russian language and literature; Kazakh National Agrarian University (2007), lawyer.
Work experience:
Leading specialist of the Department of Analysis and Coordination of Socio-political Processes of the Almaty Regional Department of Information and Public Consent of the Ministry of Information and Public Consent of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Acting Head of the Information Department for the city of Almaty (1999-2004);
First Deputy Director of the Department of Internal Policy of the City of Almaty (2004-2006);
Director of the Department of Internal Policy of the City of Almaty (2006-2008);
Director of the Department, Head of the Department of Internal Policy of Astana City (2008-2010);
Deputy Akim of Astana city (02.2010-12.2014);4
Head of the Department of Internal Policy of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (30.12.2014-07.2019);
Assistant to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Head of the Department for Monitoring the consideration of Appeals of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (22.07.2019-04.05.2020);
Minister of Information and Public Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan (04.05.2020, reassigned from 18.01.2021-11.01.2022);
Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Kazakhstan (11.01.2022-01.09.2023)
RSE "State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar", in honor of the 110th anniversary of the publication of the first issue of the newspaper "Kazakh", held a round table on the topic "ULT AZYGY BOLGAN "KAZAKH" GAZETI".
The event was attended by correspondents of the newspaper "Otyrar Alkaby" and "Otyrar orkenieti" Orazbai Muratov and Rysbek Kulzhan, employees of the Otyrar central district library Sharipbekova Madina, Jamila Serikkyzy, as well as the author of the page "Shalygan Shauildir", blogger Zhasulan Tamenov.
During the event, an employee of the Otyrar Central district library – Madina Sharipbekova made a report on the topic "Kazakh gazeti – Kazakh baspasozinin mangilik koshbashysy" and a senior researcher of the RSE "State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" Gulnaz Yerak made a report "Kazaktyn bagyna tugan "Kazak" and showed a documentary about the newspaper "Kazak".
At the end of the event, various proposals were announced to the staff of the district publication to attract the younger generation to the category of regular readers of the newspaper, to increase the readership, a discussion was held on the importance of the media in society, its improvement.
An exhibition organized by the Ordabasy National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve on the theme "Ordabasy-kone tarikh kuasi" opened in the building of the Visit Center of the RSE "State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar".
Director of the Ordabasy National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve Bahadir Ismatov and Director of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve Otyrar Zhangeldy Menlibayuly opened the exhibition with warm wishes.
The exhibition, held within the framework of the 30th anniversary of the Ordabasy National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve, presents monuments of the sacred Ordabasy region, deeply rooted in the museum, valuable exhibits from the ancient Stone Age, early Bronze Age, Saka, Kangul, Turgesh, Karakhan periods.
The State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" held a regional training seminar on the topic "Issues of storage of wooden products and measures against pests" on the preservation of exhibits from the museum's funds, including protection from factors that negatively affect the safety of wooden objects.
During the event, the museum staff from other regions held theoretical and practical classes, exchanged experience on the storage of exhibits, protection from pests in the premises of the funds of the RSE State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar".
At the end of the event, the director of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" Zhangeldy Menlibayevich thanked the participants and presented certificates.
In the exhibition hall "Shakhristan" of the ethnocultural complex "Ancient Taraz", Taraz, the II International exhibition of craftsmen on the theme "TARAZ-THE CITY OF ARTISANS" was held.
The international exhibition was attended by more than 200 artisans not only from Zhambyl region, but also from countries near and far abroad: Brazil, the Netherlands, India, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Russia, Tatarstan. It is also worth noting that the city of Taraz is the first Kazakh city, which since October 1, 2022 has become one of the world cities of crafts.
The International exhibition was attended by Yerimbetov Zhanuzak, a member of the Public Association "TURKISTAN QOL ONER", an artist-restorer and master of ceramics of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar", who presented the best crafts promoting the national values of the region.
For the artisans who arrived at the exhibition from the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, Central Asia, Europe, neighboring countries and Kazakhstan, excursions to the historical monuments and attractions of the city of Taraz, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, were organized.
The Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Committee of Culture, the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar", the Regional Museum of Local Lore of the city of Semey held the opening of the exhibition "The Great Silk Road and the urban culture of the Otyrar Valley".
Director of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" Makhashov Zhangeldy Menlibayevich and Honorary citizen of the region Abai, poet, writer, local historian Nurkasym Kusmilia Zhyrgalievich solemnly cut the ribbon of the exhibition. In his speech, Zhangeldy Menlibayevich spoke about the purpose of the exhibition, promoting the deep and rich history of the Otyrar civilization.
The exposition of the exhibition: The Great Silk Road and Otyrar, X-XI centuries. Otyrar in the era of Karakhan, XI-XIII centuries. Otyrar of the Iron Age, XII-XIII centuries. In total, more than 150 exhibits on structures on the topic of the emergence of written culture in Otyrar and during the Kazakh Khanate were exhibited and formed. In addition, specialists-guides of the State Archaeological Museum-reserve "Otyrar" presented the exhibition to visitors.
RSE "State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar", June 1 – in honor of the International Children's Day, among district kindergartens held a competition on the theme "Bala – omir bulagi".
The competition was attended by children of kindergartens "Baldyrgan-1", "Maral", "Akbol", who competed in the nominations "I will be an artist", "I am an artist", "Who is faster", "Fun Start" and determined the strongest among themselves.
The jury members – Usainov Nurlan, Shokhaev Kuanysh, Kemelova Kalipa, Alipbekova Zhazira followed the creativity of each kid, who presented the winners with special prizes from the museum management.
At the end of the contest, our kids watched the cartoon "The Saga of Otyrar" and received a charge of good mood.
Today, the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" organized a round table on the theme "Museum – Center of History and Tradition", dedicated to the International Museum Day - May 18. The event was attended by heads of museums and employees of museums of schools of the Otyrar district.
Opening the event, Director of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" Zhangeldy Makhashov congratulated the heads of museums and museum staff on the holiday and focused on the work of the museum. Deputy Director for Scientific Work Serik Akylbek noted that schoolchildren need to organize history lessons in the museum.
The Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Committee of Culture, the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" hold the opening of the exhibition "The Great Silk Road and the urban culture of the Otyrar Valley" in the regional Museum of Local Lore of the city of Semey.
The exposition of the exhibition: The Great Silk Road and Otyrar, X-XI centuries. Otyrar in the era of Karakhan, XV-XV centuries. Otyrar of the Iron Age, XII-XIII centuries. Under the Otyrar Kazakh Khanate, the origin of written culture in Otyrar is formed according to thematic structures.
On May 18, the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" held a "Night of Museums" dedicated to the International Museum Day.
The "Night of Museums" was held in the city of Otyrar, which became an open-air museum on the theme "Otyrar is a witness of millennia".
About 2000 residents and guests of the Otyrar district took part in the event held to demonstrate medieval urban life with the display of historical productions at the scientifically reconstructed objects of the city of Otyrar.
Deputy Akim of the Otyrar district Aidos Kulmakhanov made a welcoming speech at the event, who congratulated the museum staff on the holiday and presented letters of thanks on behalf of the akim of the district and the secretary of the maslikhat.
In his speech, the director of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" Zhangeldy Makhashov noted that Otyrar, one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, is an invaluable spiritual treasure. The "Night of Museums" is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the history of the ancient city.
Guests who went to see historical reconstructive performances from medieval city life were greeted at the gates by residents dressed in medieval style, and they were served drinks and bread. Visitors were shown how in the Middle Ages the inhabitants were engaged in household chores: knitting, baking bread, making kurt, koumiss, grinding wheat, etc. In the next house, we got acquainted with how women clean and spin wool.
Visitors who saw how masters create ceramic objects, as well as teachers who teach students the methods and techniques of making ceramics, took part in master classes with interest.
A special mood was given by traders in the markets who conducted a lively trade, people in a teahouse near the market, as well as teahouses who treated tea and hot baursaks created an atmosphere of medieval life, everyday life and gave the opportunity to plunge into that time.
Employees of the Otyrar District Palace of Culture performed arnau dedicated to the teacher of peace Abu Nasir Al Farabi. On the night of the museum, the audience was particularly delighted by the reflections of the great teacher about the Motherland, about science and knowledge.
National games were played on the market square, and quiz questions related to history provided a deep immersion into the world of spirituality.
During the event, visitors were offered baursaks, zhent, leather, master classes and national games, as well as gifts to those who answered the quiz questions.
Today, the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar", the Abu Nasir al-Farabi Rukhaniyat Museum and the Otyrar District Centralized Library System organized a regional competition among teenagers "Abu Nasir al–Farabi Readings", dedicated to the life and work of the great scientist Abu Nasir al-Farabi.
The competition was opened by Deputy Akim of the Otyrar district Aidos Kulmakhanov and director of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" Zhangeldy Makhashov.
16 applicants from the districts of Turkestan region took part in the competition in the following stages: "Ulagaty mol uly ustaz", "Oily bolsan, ozyp kor!", "Baba enbegi – urpakka mura".
According to the results of the competition, the Grand Prix was won by Ibadulla Shugyla (Ordabasinsky district), 1st place Aldabergen Dias (Otyrar district), 2nd place Orazbek Gulbarshyn (Sauransky district), 3rd place Makulbek Beknur (Tolebiysky district).
A quest game on the theme "SYRLY OTYRAR" was held in the Visit Center of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar".
The purpose of the event: education of patriotism, promotion of museum values of schoolchildren.
The quest game was attended by students of the 9th grade of the circle "Zhas archeologist" under the guidance of O. Kulymbetov of the secondary school – lyceum named after Zhambyl.
According to the conditions of the game, the students were divided into 2 groups and completed the tasks.
The guide of the museum-reserve Zhadyr Orynbai in order to popularize the rich history of Otyrar at the 1st stage acquainted the participants with the history of the region, at the 2nd stage told about the history of the medieval city of Otyrar.
The participants were given riddles, the winners moved on to the next stage.
In order to increase interest in history, intellectual abilities, formation of creative activity, adaptation to the rapid assimilation of necessary information, students were given various tasks with demonstration of exhibits from the museum's funds, historical and cultural heritage, quest games.
As a result of the game, the works of students who were active in two groups were evaluated and awarded.
Regional togyzkumalak competitions among young men dedicated to the memory of Hero of the Soviet Union Temirbek Ibragimov were held in the Otyrar district on May 9 for the Victory Day.
The participants got acquainted with the exhibition on the theme "Kone Otyrardyn orkendeui", organized by the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar". The exhibition from the history of the development of culture of the Otyrar region and illustrations of togyzkumalaks on Dastarbasy Mountain was presented by senior researcher Azat Taubek.
Then, the guys from different regions of the Turkestan region competed in the togyzkumalak game, and the winners were determined. Director of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" Zhangeldy Makhashov presented cash prizes to the winners.
The tournament "Turkistan barysy" was held in the Otyrar district, organized for the purpose of selection for the republican tournament on Kazakhstan kuresi "Kazakhstan Barysy". 21 wrestlers from the cities-districts of the region took part in the tournament.
The tournament was attended by the head of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Turkestan region Kanat Zholdykarayev and akim of the Otyrar district Saken Sultankhanov.
Strong wrestlers were identified on the carpet. As a result of the competitions, the Shardara wrestler Ruslan Allaberdi took the third place, the Turkestan Beybarys Abdigani took the second place. According to the results of the tournament, the winner was Kaysar Shamshidinov from the Shardarinsky district, who did not give his rivals any chances, and rose to the podium of the first place. The winners of the tournament were awarded with special letters of thanks and cash prizes.
The event was attended by the director of the State Archaeological Museum-reserve "Otyrar" Zhangeldy Makhashov, who presented the winners with cash prizes.
It is worth noting that athletes from among the strongest wrestlers of the region will compete at the republican competitions, which will be held in the capital – in the city of Astana.
Residents of the Otyrar district celebrated Defender of the Fatherland Day on May 7 and the Great Victory Day on May 9.
During the event, flowers were solemnly laid at the monument to the Heroes of the Soviet Union S. Ashirov and T. Ibragimov in the park of the Arys coast, and the memory of those killed on the battlefields was honored with a minute of silence.
Then many people came to the solemn event "Uly Erlik-myn tagzym", dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day on May 7 and the 78th anniversary of the celebration of the Great Victory Day in the regional Palace of Culture on May 9. First, the guests visited a thematic book exhibition of the central district library in the foyer of the Palace of Culture dedicated to the celebration of victory, and an exhibition of museum exhibits of the State Archaeological Museum-reserve "Otyrar" on the theme "Otyrarlyktar zhauyngerlik Sapta".
At the solemn event, Akim of the Saken Sultankhanov district congratulated the public on two holidays of immortal feat and immeasurable glory.
Within the framework of the holiday, veterans of the Afghan war and citizens who have made a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the region were awarded a letter of thanks from the akim of the district. At the festive event, the director of the State Archaeological Museum-reserve "Otyrar", a veteran of the Afghan war, Zhangeldy Makhashov, was awarded a letter of thanks from the akim of the district.
The head of the district Department for Defense Affairs Mukhtar Auezuly made a report at the event, who spoke about the importance of heroism and patriotic education of young people, and the poet Begaman Sultanov read arnau.
The festive event continued with a concert program of local artists, where the artists performed songs of the war years.
In honor of the 5th anniversary of the formation of the Turkestan region, Days of Culture of the Otyrar district were held from April 28 to April 30 within the framework of the regional art festival "Onerli Olke".
Within the framework of the event, an exhibition on the history of the region "Otyrar – Kazakh orkeniyetinin altyn dingegi" was organized in the ethnoaul region of Turkestan, which presents exhibits from the funds of the State Archaeological museum – reserve "Otyrar".
There were competitions "National Game – the heritage of the nation" on national sports games, fairs-exhibitions of achievements of the district, agricultural products, and also there were performances of "Uly Dala dasturi" rites, rituals, exhibitions of crafts, drawings, "Altybakan".
In addition to the townspeople, foreign tourists watched the process of talkan tartu, kubi pisu (making koumiss), baking, making kurt, and tasted dishes of national cuisine. Also, foreign tourists were impressed by the products of national crafts presented at the exhibition, in particular, carpet weaving, pile weaving, wool felting, kurak korpe sewing, wood products.
At this event, ethnographic workshops were held with the participation of employees of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar".
On the 125th anniversary of the birth of a prominent statesman and public figure Temirbek Zhurgenov, a round table on the topic "Kazakh rukhaniyatyn zhanashyry" was held at the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar".
The purpose of the round table: to acquaint the younger generation with the life of a prominent leader, an astute publicist who made a great contribution to Kazakh society and world culture Temirbek Zhurgenov.
The event began with a book exhibition of employees of the Otyrar Central district Library on the theme "Kazakh onerinin zhanashyry". The exhibition was presented by Serikkyzy Zhamila, an employee of the library, who told about the life and work of T. Zhurgenov.
The round table was opened by the head of the Department of "Ethnography, Literature and Cultural events" Zhumashova Aklima, who shared memorable details about the outstanding publicist, public figure T. Zhurgenov, junior researcher of the museum – reserve "Otyrar" Abduakhitov Abdozha Seitzhapparovich made a report on educational, spiritual heritage, reform initiatives, contribution to culture, art and science of the Kazakh people T. Zhurgenova.
During the event, the Otyrar Regional School of Arts and Music performed and showed the public a video slide about the great writer T. Zhurgenov. At the end of the meeting, the museum staff and participants shared their views on the role of Temirbek Zhurgenov in education and art.
Researcher of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" Nalibayev Berik gave a lecture for students of the 6th grade of the secondary school named after T. Ibragimov of the Otyrar district on the topic "Spiritual heritage of Bukhar Zhyrau".
During the lecture, students were given information that Bukhar Zhyrau was directly involved in the struggle for the liberation of his native land, actively spoke with commanders, was an agitator.
Researcher of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" Mira Akhmet presented an exhibition on the theme "Wool products" to students of the A. Baitanaev primary school of the Otyrar district.
The purpose of the event: presentation of a collection of wool exhibits from the museum's funds.
During the event, Mira Akhmet told about the technology of making woolen products and provided a lot of information to schoolchildren.
On April 18, in honor of the International Monument Protection Day, under the guidance of Senior researcher of the Research Department "History and Protection of Cultural Monuments" A. Taubek and the head of the Zhas Archeologist circle of the Zhambyl O. Kulymbetov Lyceum school, an excursion trip on the theme "Monuments-the heritage of the century" was organized for 5th grade students.
The purpose of the excursion is to popularize monuments that are valuable relics of our national culture.
During the tour, they were introduced to the objects of the medieval city of Otyrar.
The event was attended by about 120 guests from Kazakhstan and the CIS countries. According to biker Dmitry Petrukhin, tourists intend to stop at the sights of the sacred land and get acquainted with Kazakh traditions.
This event originates in the medieval town of Otyrar. In the future, they will get acquainted with the holy places of our country.
Having familiarized themselves with the historical and cultural objects of Otyrar, the bikers, who learned a lot from the history of the Otyrar region, expressed their gratitude to the leadership of the state archaeological museum-reserve "Otyrar" and the akimat of the Otyrar district for providing quality services.
On April 12, the Otyrar State Archaeological Museum-Reserve hosted a round table dedicated to the Day of Science Workers.
During the event, presentations were made by: Ardak Pernekhankyzy, researcher at the Rukhaniyat-Abu Nasyr al-Farabi museum, “The Museum is the heritage of the people”, head of the circle of young local historians of the general secondary school Zh. Zhabayeva O. Kulymbetov “Lessons of the circle”, researcher of the department archeology of the museum-reserve "Otyrar" M. Ziyaev "Science is the source of culture".
The head of the Zh. Zhabayeva secondary school museum, Laura Oksikpayeva, also spoke about how to strengthen ties by systematically building links between the museum and the school.
As part of the lesson on “Needlework combining ancient and new", a master class on making mini-jugs was held for the members of the circle.
Today, researcher of the State archaeological museum-reserve "Otyrar" M. Baitasov gave a lecture to the 9 th graders of the school gymnasium named by Sh. Kaldayakov in Shaulder on the topic of "Azattyk kurestin zhalyndy zharshysy" on the honor of the 220th anniversary of Makhanbet Otemisuly. From the lecture, the students got a lot of information about the life and work of Makhanbet Utemisuly.
On March 7, a senior researcher of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" Kemelova Kalipa presented a virtual ethnographic exhibition on the theme “Collection of jewelry of the XIX-XX centuries from the museum fund for the 9th grade students of the Kokmardan secondary school.
S explained the features of silver bracelets among traditional handicraft on the topic "Five bracelets on the wrist", popularized them among students and gave a lecture.
Senior Researcher of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" A. Taubek gave a lecture on the theme "About the workshop of Mynshunkyr" for students of the 10th grade of the general secondary school named by T. Ibragimov.
During the lecture, there were described in detail the features of the development of clay production in several stages: from simple types of ceramics to patterned, painted ceramic products, on the basis of ceramic products discovered during archaeological excavations in the Otyrar region.
Minister of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askhat Oralov visited Otyrar district. The Minister, who arrived on a working visit, visited the mausoleum of Arystanbab and the mausoleum of public figure Uzbekali Zhanibekov, where he got acquainted with the state of architectural monuments.
During his working trip, he visited the medieval city of Otyrar, where he got acquainted with the objects uncovered during archaeological research and restoration work carried out on them. During the acquaintance with the objects of the ancient city of Otyrar, which became an open-air museum, theatrical performances from the life of the 16th and 17th centuries, prepared by the district department of culture and museum staff, were shown.
It is worth noting that in the period from 2020 to 2022, archaeological and restoration work was carried out in the ancient city of Otyrar as part of a three-year project. As a result, archaeologists discovered the Khanaka, built by the ruler of the Ak Horde, Yerzen Khan, the mausoleum of Saganaly, characteristic of the XV century. At the entrance to the city through the gates of "Zharakty", a complex with residential buildings and a pottery workshop was discovered. Next to the residential buildings there are industrial premises, where archaeological excavations of a two-chamber oven for the manufacture of ceramics and an area for drying ceramic products were also carried out, as well as on the Market Square of the XVII century, where a bakery complex and a residential quarter were identified, restoration and conservation work was carried out.
In addition, specialists partially reconstructed the mosque from burnt bricks and the Berdibek Palace, where at the beginning of the XV century Amir Timur received the ambassadors of Toktamysh Khan, completely restored the "Zharakty", the Northern and Sopyhan gates.
As part of a large-scale project that lasted three years, to preserve monuments and ensure the safety of tourists, CCTV cameras were installed on the territory of the city of Otyrar, streets were illuminated with electric lights, paths for pedestrians and electric cars were built, benches for tourists, fountains, modular toilets and garbage cans were installed.
After getting acquainted with the works on the museumification of the medieval city of Otyrar, the Minister visited the Visit Center at the settlement of Otyrar. After getting acquainted with the exposition of the Visitor Center and visiting the halls of Al-Farabi, he noted that it is necessary to increase the number of tourists, gave a number of instructions.
On February 14, the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar" hosted a round table on the topic "Erlik mangi oshpeitin tagylym", dedicated to the 34th anniversary of the return of Soviet soldiers from Afghanistan.
The round table began with a munita of silence in honor of the memory of veterans of the Afghan war and those who died from the consequences of the war in peacetime. Then an excerpt from the documentary "The Afghan War: 10 Years of Fire" was shown.
The event dedicated to the soldiers who participated in the Afghan war was opened by Deputy Akim of the Otyrar district Kulmakhanov Aidos Kulmakhanovich, head of the Department for Defense Affairs of the Otyrar district Lieutenant Colonel Mukhtar Auezuly, who on his behalf awarded veterans with a letter of thanks.
Director of the State Archaeological Museum-Reserve "Otyrar", holder of the orders "Kurmet", "Aybin II degree", veteran of the Afghan war Makhashov Zhangeldy Menlibayevich, scientific adviser to the director Aldabergenov Nurtaza Orynkhanovich congratulated on the 34th anniversary of the withdrawal of the Soviet Army and thanked the veterans.
Chairman of the Council of Veterans of the Afghan War of the Otyrar district Akylov Serik Oralbayevich spoke and shared his memories.
During the meeting, the report of the researcher of the Rukhaniyat Abu Nasr al-Farabi Museum Zhapparkul Ardak on the topic "Aughannyn asuynda from keshkender" was heard.
In addition, in the event, the teacher of the Akyn class of the Otyrar School of Arts and Music Gauhar Zhusupalieva and her students performed arnau, a student of the 9th grade of the gymnasium named after Sh. Kaldayakov Abdulla Akarys played a kui dedicated to veterans. For veterans of the Afghan war, students of the school-gymnasium named after Sh. Kaldayakova Zhusupalieva Akniet and Marzhan Serikova performed songs.
Also, a student of the 5th grade of the Kokmardan secondary school Ayaru Kazybekov and a student of the 7th grade of the boarding lyceum named after O. Zhanibekov Oralbek Kerimbek, a student of the 9th grade of the gymnasium named after Sh. Kaldayakova Abdulla Akarys, a 5th grade student of Kokmardan Secondary School Zholdasbek Gulim read poems dedicated to veterans of the war in Afghanistan.
At the end of the event, expressing gratitude to the veterans who showed courage and heroism, letters of thanks and gifts were presented.
Archaeologists and restorers have fully completed the work within the framework of the project for the partial restoration of the ancient city of Otyrar. In the Turkestan region, the Minister of Culture and Sports Dauren Yeshbayev was presented with the results of restoration, archaeological excavations and museum works.
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