Results of scientific-restoration works for the Botai settlement in 2021

Abstract

The article publishes the results of scientific restoration work carried out at the Botai settlement. The monument dates back to the Eneolithic era, is located on the right bank of the Iman-Burlyk river, 1.5 km south-east of the village of Nikolskoye (Aiyrtau district, North Kazakhstan region). The Kymyzkhana object, discovered as a result of excavations of the Botai settlement in 2012-2014, underwent scientific restoration work in 2021. The main purpose of which was the museification of Botai dwellings in the open air, based on data obtained as a result of many years of research. At the suggestion of the author of the excavations, V.F. Zaibert, the archaeological site was named "Kymyzkhana". The object was located on a hill in the northern part of the settlement. During the scientific and restoration work, local available sources of raw materials were used, currently the constructed object was presented to visitors and tourists. The first scientific restoration work carried out at the Botai settlement is the restoration of a residential complex of the late Stone Age on the territory of Kazakhstan. In addition, the work in this direction refers to the first stage of the creation of a security zone of the settlement and the preservation of uncovered structures, museumification.