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.
Drive Forum Festival
On August 9, in the heart of the Imantau–Shalkar resort area at the “Turpan” recreation base, we opened the doors to the Ancient World for our guests.
As part of the Drive Forum festival, a unique chapter of North Kazakhstan’s history was presented — an exhibition of artifacts and paintings of the Botai culture.
Guests were able to enjoy artworks inspired by the Botai culture and rare archaeological finds.
Excursion
On July 30, 2025, students from the secondary school of Aiyrtau village, Aiyrtau District, North Kazakhstan Region, visited the Botai Museum-Reserve.
An excursion was conducted for the schoolchildren in the exhibition hall of the Botai Museum-Reserve.
Guests from Astana in the Exhibition Hall
Today, the Botai Museum-Reserve welcomed guests from the city of Astana. The members of the excursion group were highly interested in immersing themselves in the world of the ancient Botai culture — a unique monument of the Eneolithic period that gave humanity the domesticated horse.
