We invite you to take part in the 18th International Scientific and Methodological Conference “Orazbayev Readings”, which will be held on April 21–26, 2026, at the Faculty of History of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Almaty, Kazakhstan).
The conference will focus on current issues in archaeology and related disciplines. It aims to facilitate comprehensive discussions of the latest data and methodological approaches in the study of ancient societies, cultural transformations, and human interaction with the environment.
As part of the conference, on April 24, 2026, a round table and exhibition dedicated to the legacy of A.M. Orazbayev will take place at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
On April 25, 2026, an international seminar titled “On the Edge of Eras: Cultural Transitions in the Archaeological Record of Central Asia” will be held, followed by a field excursion to the Tanbaly archaeological site, which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
