BR24992916 "Comprehensive historical and archaeological research of the Abay region".

The collection and structuring of all available materials on the Abai area has been carried out in order to identify those areas where there are gaps in research. Work has been carried out to summarize new archival, library, museum and other sources. Working with sources stored in archives and funds is an essential part of historical, cultural, and scientific research. In this regard, a complex of works has been carried out in institutions where documents of historical, cultural or scientific value are stored. In general, the collected material, namely field reports, diaries, archival records and academic literature covering the period of the stone age to the ethnographic time of the Abai region and adjacent areas, in particular the Karaganda, Pavlodar, East Kazakhstan and North Kazakhstan regions, allowed for a historiographical analysis of individual problems of the studied region. The works of such researchers as Arslanova F.H., Samashev Z., Maksimova A.G., Chernikov S.S., Kiryushin Yu.F., Merts V.K., Alekhin Yu.P., Kuzmina E.E., Grushin S.P., Chernykh E.N., Berdenov S.A., Bartold V.V., Akhinzhanov S.M., Chaloy L.A. are analyzed. and others .

Work has been carried out on the construction of a database of archaeological sites using a geographic information system (GIS). The development was carried out in the ArcGIS and QGIS programs, which have all the necessary functionality for mapping, GIS analysis, as well as the ability to publish maps on the Internet for a wide range of users. An important part was the localization of archaeological sites presented in archival records and academic literature and their inclusion in GIS with a primary description. Various topo- and space maps were used to determine the location of the monuments. The resources of the Google and Bing web platforms turned out to be the most informative for this. Archaeological exploration based on space survey data was carried out on the basis of the QGIS software ver. 3.34.10-Prizren. The topographic maps of OpenStreetMaps and Russian topo maps were used as auxiliary data. The space exploration of archaeological sites consisted of three stages: preparatory, search and verification. To date, the map includes 555 archaeological sites identified in the territory of the Abai region according to archival data and publications: burial grounds, single mounds, sculptures, settlements, parking lots, petroglyphs, mines, accidental finds, etc. As part of the archaeological exploration in the territory of Zhanasemeysky district, comprehensive non-destructive pre-excavation studies (magnetic surveying, orthophotoplanes, topoplanes, digital terrain model, etc.) were carried out at the following archaeological sites: Lenin Memorial settlements (Kokentau archaeological complex), Karatumsyk, Akbieh burial grounds, Borsyk, burial complexes in the valley at the foot of Ushayyr.

Prospecting and exploration work was carried out in the Zhanasemey area to compile a set of historical and cultural monuments of the region, as well as sites adjacent to the named research area. The works are aimed at identifying, fixing new monuments and revising famous archaeological sites from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. During the work carried out, about 30 Neolithic-Eneolithic sites were discovered, among which the sites of Kainar 1-3 and Mastykbai on the eastern outskirts of the Zhaksy Abraly mountains are promising for research. In addition, Stone Age sites such as Kainar 1, 2, Kyzemshek, Duana, Masten, etc. have been identified. There are also five Early Iron Age settlements: Kara-Tumsyk, Kokentau, Kainar, Karasheke and Karasheke-2, located on the northeastern and eastern slopes of the mountains. The monuments of the Bronze Age were presented in the form of funerary monuments and mining sites. The burial complexes of the Early Iron Age were represented by both individual mounds and large burial grounds. More than 50 large burial mounds built of massive stones have been registered.

New data has been obtained from primary sources covering historical periods from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages, which makes it possible to significantly expand knowledge about different stages of historical development. Archaeological research work has been carried out on the monuments, covering the periods from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages. The main purpose of the expedition was to identify, survey and comprehensively study archaeological sites of various chronologies, followed by recording and selecting materials for further laboratory analysis and museum storage. In total, three Stone Age sites (Kainar 1, Kainar 3 (Moldash) and Mastekbai (Zhuzbai)), three fences of the Ushpalak Bronze Age burial ground (monuments No. 75, 76, 78), the Borsyk kurgan group (mound with stone ridges "usami"), the Muzdybai I and Muzdybai III burial grounds (mounds 1, 2, 3, 4 burial grounds of Muzdybai III and emergency burial mound 2 of Muzdybai I), as well as two settlements of the Early Iron Age (Karatumsyk and Karakuys).

Materials have been obtained for reconstructing the lifestyle and social structure of Kazakhs of the past centuries and neighboring ethnic groups. Materials have been obtained that highlight the economic, technological and cultural aspects of their everyday life, as well as changes in material culture over a long period of time.

During the 2025 seasonal research, the ethnoarchaeological group conducted field work in the territories of Urjar, Makanchinsky, Ayagozsky, Abaysky and Zhanasemeysky districts of the Abay region.

1 catalog has been published as part of the serial publication "Archaeological Collection of Kazakhstan".. 1 monograph on ethnography "Kazaktyn sharuashylyk kuntizbesi" was published. The 1st (first) issue of the serial edition "Collection of historical and cultural monuments of the Abai region" has been published..Published at least 2 articles/reviews in peer-reviewed scientific journals (Q1, Q2, and/or Q3 on impact factor) in the Web of Science (SSCI or AHCI) and/or Scopus (CiteScore at least the 25th percentile). At least 5 articles/reviews have been published in peer-reviewed foreign and/or domestic publications recommended by the KOKNVO. 2 copyright certificates have been registered.

1 summer school of young scientists was held.

1 (one) catalog has been published as part of the serial publication "Archaeological Collection of Kazakhstan".

Archaeological collection of Kazakhstan. Volume V. From the collection of the Regional Museum of Local Lore of the city of Semey. Scientific catalog / Under the general editorship of A. Ongarula. Semey: Shakarim University, 2025. – 416 p.

ISBN 978-601-313-244-0

1 (one) monograph on ethnography "Kazaktyn sharuashylyk kuntizbesi" has been published.

Oshanov O.J. Kazaktyn sharuashylyk kuntizbesi - dalanyn madeni kubylysy / Orynbai Oshanov [gylym monograph]. Family: Shakarim University, 2025. – 336 b.

ISBN 978-601-313-244-0

The 1st (first) issue of the serial edition "Collection of historical and cultural monuments of the Abai region" has been published.

1. Samashev Z. The visual activity of the ancient population of the Kazakh Altai. – Semey: Shakarim University, 2025. – 400 p.

ISBN 978-601-313-244-0

2. Nedelkhanuli B. Abylai khan dauirindegi Kazak-Qin karym katynastary. Volume I. – Semey: Shakarim University, 2025. – 368 p.

ISBN 978-601-313-245-7

3. Nedelkhanuli B. Abylai khan dauirindegi Kazak-Qin karym katynastary. Volume II. – Semey: Shakarim University, 2025. – 384 p.

ISBN 978-601-313-247-1

Published at least 2 articles/reviews in peer-reviewed scientific journals (Q1, Q2, and/or Q3 on impact factor) in the Web of Science (SSCI or AHCI) and/or Scopus (CiteScore at least the 25th percentile).

1. Omarov, G., Konstantinov, N., Besetayev, B. 2025. Architecture and planigraphy of burial ensembles of East Kazakhstan in the context of the origin of the early Saka Culture. Kazakhstan Archaeology 2 (28), 39–55.https://doi.org/10.52967/akz2025.2.28.39.55 . (percentile 60)

Published: June 30, 2025

2. Zaitceva, O.V. & Vodyasov, E.V. (2025) From

Irtysh to Ob: Chronology and Causes of Medieval Migrations (Based on the Materials of the Shaitan Archaeo logical Complex). Sibirskie Istoricheskie Issledovaniia – Siberian Historical Research. 2. pp. 158-188. doi: DOI: 10.17223/2312461X/48/8 ; https://journals.tsu.ru/siberia/&journal_page=archive&id=2628&article_id=53489 (the 50th percentile).

Published: July 22, 2025

3. Pushkarev A.A. Archaeological exploration in Tarbagatai (East Kazakhstan) using satellite imagery: methodology and research results // Archeology of the Eurasian Steppes. – 2025. – №2. – P. 307–316.

https://doi.org/10.24852/2587-6112.2025.2.307.316 (41 percentile)

Published: April 30, 2025

4. Rakhimzhanova S., Merts V., Rakotobe A. Technology of vessel making of the Early Bronze Age from the Chemar 5 and Chemar 7 settlements (East Kazakhstan) // Kazakhstan Archeology. – 2025. – Vol. 3 (29). – pp. 198-209.

https://doi.org/10.52967/akz2025.3.29.198.209 (percentile 60)

Published: September 30, 2025

5. Mamirov T.B., Merts V.K. "On the first signal of the late Paleolithic in Kazakhstan" and new ideas // Materials on archeology and history of the ancient and medieval Black Sea region (MAIASP). – 2025. – No. 20. – pp. 159-165. – DOI 10.53737/2713-2021.2025.76.58.011. ( The percentile is 69)

Published: October 16, 2025

6. Zhumataev R.S., Shagirbaev M.S., Galymzhan N. New data on the archeozoology of the settlement of Eleke Sazy 2: animal husbandry and economic activity in the foothills of Tarbagatai in the Bronze Age // Materials on archeology and history of the ancient and medieval Black Sea region (MAIASP). – 2025. – No. 20. – pp. 139-152. – DOI 10.53737/2713-2021.2025.41.39.010. ( The percentile is 69)

Published: October 31, 2025

7. Yarygin S.A., Khasenova B.M., Sakenov S.K. The "Sun-headed" archer from Kairakkol (nomads of the Late Saka period between Kokentau and Alatau) // Materials on archeology and history of the ancient and medieval Black Sea region (MAIASP). – 2025. – No. 21. – pp. 1-18. – DOI 10.53737/2713-2021.2025.21.01.001. ( the percentile is 69).

Published: October 31, 2025

At least 5 articles/reviews have been published in peer-reviewed foreign and/or domestic publications recommended by the KOKNVO.

1. Askenbai K.Z., Atygaev N.A. Yertis oniri – Zhoshy Khan ordasyn tikken zher. // KazUU Khabarshysy – 2025. – №3 (118). – P. 143-152. DOI 10.26577/JH2025118312.

Published: November 13, 2025

2. Sakenov S., Yarygin S. Bronze Age Mining Communities in the Semey and Pavlodar Irtysh region // Gumilyov Journal of History. – 2025. – Vol. 152, No. 3S1. – P. 162–175. DOI 10.32523/3080-129X-2025-152-3S1-162-175.

Published: October 25, 2025

3. Khassenova B. Women’s Jewellery of the Kimeks according to Archaeological Materials // Gumilyov Journal of History. – 2025. – Vol. 152, No. 3S1. – P. 201–216. DOI 10.32523/3080-129X-2025-152-3S1-201-216.

Published: October 25, 2025

4. Umitkaliev U., Duysenbai D., Kasenali A. Sarytau guryptyk-zherleu kesheni (2021 zhylgy archeologiyalyk zertteulerdin natizheleri) // Asian Journal "Steppe Panorama". – 2025. – Vol. 12, No. 5. – B. 1545-1559. – DOI 10.51943/2710-3994_2025_12_5_1545-1559.

Published: October 30, 2025

5. Oshanov O. Zh. Kozy Korpesh – Bayan Sulu, Aigyz and Aybas: in the light of new archaeological studies of the monuments of the Abai Region // Archaeology of Kazakhstan. – 2025. – Vol. 29, No. 3 (29). – P. 11–20. https://doi.org/10.52967/akz2025.3.29.11.20

Published: September 30, 2025

Two (2) copyright certificates were registered:

1. Copyright certificate on the topic "Study of the monuments of the Semeytau mountain range" No. 56028 dated March 20, 2025 (author A.K. Aitkali);

2. Copyright certificate on the topic "Study of the necropolis of Khandar sayy 1" No. 61816 dated September 2, 2025 (author A.K. Aitkali).

1 summer school of young scientists was held.

The A.H. Margulan Institute of Archaeology of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Shakarim University and the Anthropological Laboratory of Nazarbayev University are holding an International summer Field Archaeological School "Interdisciplinary Methods in Archaeology" at the Kokentau Archaeological Complex (Zhanasemeysky district, Abai Region) from July 29 to August 7, 2025.

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