KazNU presents new scientific approaches to the study of the Golden Horde

The international scientific round table "The Golden Horde in World History: new approaches and research directions" was held at the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The forum was attended by leading historians, Orientalists, archaeologists and representatives of scientific organizations of the country.

Opening the meeting, Chairman of the Board – Rector of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Zhanseit Tuimebayev noted that the Golden Horde is not only a part of the national history of Kazakhstan, but also an important component of the history of world civilization. According to the rector, the topic of the Golden Horde has been the subject of fundamental research for many years and will not lose its relevance in the future. Today, it is not enough to consider this period only in the context of military and political events.

"President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has set specific tasks for the scientific community to comprehensively study these areas. I am confident that today's round table will contribute to the development of new scientific approaches, the expansion of international cooperation and the implementation of joint research projects",- Zhanseit Tuimebayev stressed.

The program of the round table covered a wide range of issues related to the history of the Golden Horde. The participants presented modern approaches to the study of written and archaeological sources, discussed the place of the Golden Horde in world history, the results of recent archaeological research, as well as issues of historical continuity of the state and political traditions of the Golden Horde in the formation of Kazakh statehood. Meruert Abuseitova, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Director of the Republican Center for the Study of Historical Materials from the East at the R.B. Suleimenov Institute of Oriental Studies, delivered the main report. She noted that an objective study of the history of the Golden Horde is impossible without a comprehensive analysis of written sources. According to her, along with Persian, Arabic, Turkic and other Oriental chronicles, European written evidence is equally important. Their comparison in combination with archaeological materials makes it possible to more fully reconstruct historical events, clarify already known facts, and expand understanding of the political, social, and cultural life of medieval Eurasia.

The scientist paid special attention to archaeological sites, emphasizing that they are an important source of information about the state structure and culture of the Golden Horde. Examples included the Konyr-Aulie cave, ancient settlements, stone sculptures and other monuments that preserved evidence of the political traditions and spiritual life of the era.

During the round table, Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan Bereket Karibayev presented modern scientific approaches to the study of the historical continuity of the Golden Horde and the Kazakh Khanate. Director of the Institute of Islamic Studies Torali Kydir focused on the issues of the spiritual heritage of the Golden Horde and its connection with the development of Islamic civilization. Professor of the Eurasian National University named after L.N.N. Gumilyov Aibolat Kushkumbayev, associate professor of KazNU Mendigul Nogaibayeva and others also spoke.

At the end of the round table, the participants noted that the integrated use of written and archaeological sources, as well as the expansion of international scientific cooperation, create a solid foundation for a deeper study of the history of the Golden Horde and the implementation of new joint scientific projects.

Press-service of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University