Traceological studies of artifacts from the Botai culture.
On September 27, within the framework of the archaeological school “12th Bulgarian International Archaeological School” (Turkestan), the Research Department of the Botai Museum-Reserve, in cooperation with Candidate of Historical Sciences and Senior Research Fellow of the Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IHMC RAS) Natalia Nikolaevna Skakun, conducted traceological studies of artifacts of the Botai culture.
During the study, use-wear traces on bone tools were examined, which made it possible to clarify their function and manufacturing techniques. Special attention was paid to micro-wear traces and their comparison with similar materials from other archaeological complexes.
Dear friends!
We invite you to the Botai Museum-Reserve!
October is the month of bone artifacts
? Theme of the month: "The Voice of ancient Bones"
Would you like to learn more about the secrets and discoveries of the ancient Botai people?.
Come to us!
? Unique bone finds that have preserved the history of thousands of years
Valuable exhibits and amazing facts
Scientific discoveries and archaeological secrets
All this awaits you in the museum-reserve "Botai"!
Dear friends!
We invite you to the Botai Museum-Reserve!
October – Month of Bone Artifacts
Topic of the month: “The Voice of Ancient Bones”
Would you like to learn more about the mysteries and discoveries of the ancient Botai people? Come visit us!
- Unique bone artifacts that have preserved thousands of years of history
- Valuable exhibits and fascinating facts
- Scientific discoveries and archaeological mysteries
All of this awaits you at the Botai Museum-Reserve!
"Botai – culture of the Great Steppe"
Today, on September 30, 2025, in the village of Saumalkol, Ayyrtau district, at secondary school No. 1, with the support of the Department of Education of the Ayyrtau district, employees of the Botai State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve conducted a quiz "Botai – culture of the Great Steppe" among schoolchildren of the Ayyrtau district. Students from grades 9-10 took part in the quiz.
The event was organized in honor of the birthday and in memory of the archaeologist, scientist, founder of the study of Botai culture Viktor Fedorovich Seibert.
Quiz “Botai – Culture of the Great Steppe”
Today, on September 30, 2025, in Secondary School No. 1 in the village of Saumalkol, Aiyrtau District, with the support of the Education Department of Aiyrtau District, staff of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Botai” held a quiz titled “Botai – Culture of the Great Steppe” among school students of Aiyrtau District. Students of grades 9–10 took part in the quiz.
The event was organized in honor of the birthday and in memory of archaeologist and scholar, founder of Botai culture studies, Viktor Fyodorovich Zaibert.
During the quiz, students were asked questions about the history of the Botai settlement, unique artifacts discovered during excavations, the issue of the first domestication of the horse, as well as the contribution of Viktor Fyodorovich Zaibert to science. The participants demonstrated not only their knowledge but also shared interesting thoughts and reflections on the significance of historical heritage.
