Implements stages

2019 year
Archaeological research of objects
Fortified settlement Kultobe on site No. 1
I quarter

- study of historical archival documents and research papers on the history and culture of ancient Turkestan;

- identify prospecting sites of the Kultobe settlement for purposeful and point-counter archaeological excavations;

- start of uncovering the archaeological sites under investigation in order to study them in detail

 

II quarter

- analysis and testing of preservation methods, and determination of the most relevant method under specific conditions at site №1;

- georadar scanning of the entire area of the Kultobe settlement (27 hectares) for detailed identification and positioning of architectural objects;

- works to uncover archaeological sites under investigation in order to study them in detail;

- generalization of the preliminary results of the archaeological work at the Kultobe settlement.

 

III quarter

-  study of the architectural features of the ancient cities of South Kazakhstan and the specific topography of Turkestan city;

- creation of walking routes for partial tourist visits to the park;

- developing a plan for the scientific conservation and partial restoration of historical sites with a view to creating an archaeological park “Kultobe settlement”;

- archaeological and conservation works at the archaeological sites of No.1 section;

- photo and video documentation of the archaeological and conservation work. 

IV quarter

- cameral processing of discovered archaeological artefacts;

- works of uncovering the archaeological sites under investigation in order to study them in detail;

- systematic publication of the results of scientific research in the press and the media in order to highlight the progress of research and promote the cultural heritage of ancient Turkestan;

- designing and publicating of the booklet "Restoration of the historical sites of Kultobe settlement" based on the results of scientific research in 2019;

- creating of the documentary film “Revival of Turkestan. Kultobe settlement”;

- preparating and executing of the report on scientific research of Kultobe settlement for 2019.

2020 year
Archaeological research of objects
Fortified settlement Kultobe on site No. 2, as well as conservation and partial restoration of objects
I quarter

- study of historical archival documents and research papers on the history and culture of ancient Turkestan;

- archaeological investigation of promising sites at Kultobe settlement at No. 2 srction;

- start of uncovering the archaeological sites under investigation in order to study them in detail.

II quarter

- archaeological, conservation and partly restoration work on the Kultobe ssettlement;

- formation of a tourist route to ensure that visitors can visit the restored sites of the “Kultobe settlement” archaeological park;

- publication of research results in scientific and popular-scientific journals;

- preparation of material for the documentary film “Making sense of history. Secrets of ancient Kultobe”;

- photo and video documentation of the archaeological and conservation work.

III quarter

- archaeological, conservation and partly restoration work on the Kultobe ssettlement;

- testing a tourist route of the archaeological park “Kultobe settlement”;

- discussion of the interim results of the conservation and partially restoration work on the Kultobe settlement.

IV quarter

- cameral processing of discovered archaeological artefacts;

- drafting of a detailed scientific report on the results of the archaeological work;

- publication of a collection of scientific papers entitled “Materials of the Kultobe settlement: results and prospects”;

- publication of the colourful “Treasure of Kultobe” Album, showing the collection of archaeological artefacts from Kultobe settlement;

- systematic publication of the results of scientific research in the press and the media in order to highlight the progress of research and promote the cultural heritage of ancient Turkestan;

- creation of the documentary film “Making sense of history. Secrets of ancient Kultobe” and participation in international festivals;

- preparation and execution of the report on scientific research of Kultobe settlement for 2019.

 

2021 year
Archaeological research of objects
Fortified settlement Kultobe on site No. 3, as well as conservation and partial restoration of objects
I quarter

-the study of the architectural features of the ancient cities of South Kazakhstan and the specific topography of Turkestan city;

- archaeological investigation of promising sites at Kultobe ancient settlement at No. 3 section;

-  start of uncovering the archaeological sites under investigation in order to study them in detail.

II quarter

- archaeological, conservation and partially restoration works on the Kultobe settlement sites at №2 and №3 sections;

- formation a theoretical basis for a tourist route for visitors to visit the restored sites of the ”Kultobe settlement” archaeological park;

- discussion of the interim results of the archaeological, conservation and partly restoration work on the Kultobe siteы фе №2 and №3 sections;

- publication of research results in scientific and popular-scientific journals;

III quarter

- archaeological, conservation and partly restoration work on the Kultobe settlement;

- photo and video documentation of the archaeological and conservation work;

- preparation of material for a documentary film on the study of the Kultobe settlement;

- collection and preparation of materials for a collective monograph on the results of the project “Restoration of the historical sites of the Kultobe settlement”.

IV quarter

- cameral processing of discovered archaeological artefacts;

- the systematic publication of research findings in printed press and media;

- official presentation of the archaeological park “Kultobe settlement”;

- the official presentation of the preserved and partially restored historical sites of the Kultobe settlement;

- preparation of materials and publication of a collective monograph on the results of the project “Restoration of the historical sites of the Kultobe settlement”;

- preparation and execution of the report on the scientific research of the Kultobe settlement for  2021.