Institute of Archaeology RK

 

Kayalyk
Talgar

 Volunteers in    Kazakhstan    

Silk Road medieval towns of Semirechie

 During the summer and autumn of 2003, the Public fund "Archeological Association of Kazakhstan" and Institute of archaeology  RK are organizing 2 archaeological investigations of Medieval period in Semirechie. This area, known as the land of the "Seven Rivers" stretchers along piedmont of the Tianshan from the Talas Valley to the Djungarian Gate where modern towns of Taraz, Bishkek, Almaty are located.

The program of work includes survey and excavation  of settlement, camps and tombs of the various nomadic and settled peoples, as well as open-air lectures in the history and archaeology of the steppes and the Silk Road and visits of local region. Participants will be trained in research techniques in the field, and will be involved  in every aspects of excavation here. You will be taught to expose  ground levels, uncovering house floor plans, to collect artifacts, to make first documentation and you will help to find answers the interesting by since questions.

Three hot meals a day and free mineral water are provided. Everywhere living condition are good and atmosphere is friendly. Volunteers and student of archaeology are welcome to join us. The individual projects are  listed below. If you want you can visit 2 our camps at once.

       

 

 

 

 

Basic information

Director: Karl Baipakov

Period: Medieval

Volunteers: 15-20

Experience: not required

Dates; 1June - 30 June; ! August - 15 September;

Minimum stay: 2 week

Cost: US$ 300 per week

Fare: not included

Accommodation & food: provided

Vaccination: tetanus recommended

Passport & visa: valid passport; for visa contact reference person 6 weeks in advance

Deposit: none

Application deadline: as soon possible

 

 

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Information for contact

Telephone :
(+7) 3272 91-86-63; 91 56-11;
Fax :
(+7) 3272 91-86-63;
Post address:
480100
Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty, av. Dostyk 44
          Institute of Archaeology RK
Email:
Director of Institute of Aechaeology RK: k_baipakov@nursat.kz
Department of international contact : d_voyakin@hotmail.com
 

 

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