Margulan readings–2022

Abstract

On April 12–13, 2022, the traditional International Scientific and Practical Conference "Margulan Readings–2022" was held, organized by the Margulan Institute of Archaeology CS MES RK together with the Historical Faculty of al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Scientists from institutions of science, education and culture of Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Great Britain, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, USA, Uzbekistan took part in the conference via offline and online formats. Over 100 scientific reports presented at the plenary session and three sections of the conference were heard at the conference. The reports were devoted to the current state, problems and prospects of the development of archaeological science in Kazakhstan and neighboring countries. An important focus of the conference was the integration of humanitarian and natural science knowledge in the field of studying, preserving and popularizing the archaeological heritage of Central Asia and Kazakhstan. Within the framework of the conference, a round table was held on the topic "Problems of integrating archaeology and paleogenetics data in the study of the past of Kazakhstan". During this event, archaeologists, anthropologists and geneticists discussed the problems and prospects of cooperation in the framework of joint research, considered the possibility of implementing interdisciplinary projects in the field of paleogenetics of Kazakhstan. In general, the conference has become an actual platform for establishing scientific ties, exchanging information and developing international cooperation in the field of archaeology.