“Month of Ceramics” at the Botai Museum-Reserve
In the exhibition hall of the Botai Museum-Reserve, guided tours dedicated to the “Month of Ceramics” are being organized. Visitors will have the opportunity to become acquainted with the historical heritage of the Botai culture and the features of ancient ceramics.
During the tour, unique ceramic fragments discovered during archaeological excavations will be presented, along with information on the development of ceramic art and its contribution to human civilization.
“Ceramics of the Botai Culture: Material and Artistic Evidence of Antiquity”
The Botai Museum-Reserve announces that September 2025 has been declared the Month of Ceramics.
Throughout the month, thematic events will be organized at the museum:
- An exhibition of archaeological finds related to the ceramics of the Botai culture
- Master classes on the production of ceramic objects
- Lectures and discussions on the history of pottery
Opening hours:
Monday–Friday
09:00–13:00
14:00–18:00
Admission: paid
We invite residents and guests of the region to take part and become acquainted with the rich heritage of our ancestors.
Excursion
On August 19, 2025, students from schools of the Shal Akyn District of North Kazakhstan Region visited the Botai Museum-Reserve.
An excursion was organized for the students in the museum’s exhibition hall. During the visit, museum staff shared information about the discovery, history, and research of the Botai culture. The students were also introduced to materials on the reconstruction of ancient Botai dwellings, the domestication of wild horses, and the ceramics of the Botai culture.
During the excursion, the students saw ancient tools and weapons used in everyday life by the Botai people and gained unforgettable impressions.
International Scientific Seminar–Teambuilding “Botai and Turan – Foundations of the Turkic World”
On August 13, 2025, a unique international scientific seminar–teambuilding event titled “Botai and Turan – Foundations of the Turkic World” was held at the unique archaeological settlement of Botai, bringing together representatives of science, culture, and government representatives.
The seminar was attended by scholars from Türkiye, Azerbaijan, the Republic of Tatarstan, Yakutia, and the Republic of Bashkortostan within the Russian Federation, as well as residents of the district and region.
180th Anniversary of Abai Kunanbayev
The staff of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Botai” continue a challenge dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the thinker, poet, and educator Abai Kunanbayev.
The employees recited Abai’s poems in Kazakh, Russian, Turkish, and English, recreating his deeply meaningful poetic works.
This challenge is a tribute to the memory of Abai Kunanbayev.
