An international scientific seminar will be held on the topic «Epigraphical Monuments in Arabic Script of the Golden Horde and Its Successors»

The R. B. Suleimenov Institute of Oriental Studies, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in collaboration with the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art, and Culture (IRCICA) of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), are pleased to announce an international workshop titled: “Epigraphical Monuments in Arabic Script of the Golden Horde and Its Successors”. This workshop is a key part of the project “Continuity and Transformation in the Traditions and Culture of Post-Golden Horde Societies (Comparative Study of Epigraphic Monuments from the West of Kazakhstan, Volga-Ural, Dagestan, Khorezm Regions).”
Topics of Discussion
The workshop will cover, but is not limited to, the following topics:
1. Epigraphy of the Historical Regions of the Golden Horde Civilization: New Discoveries and Their Interpretation
2. Comparative Study of Epigraphic Monuments of Kazakhstan: Inscriptions in Arabic Script from Neighbouring States
3. Cultural Traditions and Transformation Processes: Sustainable Cultural Traditions and Transformation Processes in the Historical Regions of the Golden Horde Civilization

Working Languages
• Kazakh
• Russian
• English
There will also be a presentation of the books
1. Muminov A.K., Dyussenov B.D. Epigraphic Monuments in Arabic Script from the “Abat-Baytaq” Necropolis. Book-Album / Muminov A.K., Dyussenov B.D.; with the participation of Allen Frank (editor of the English text, USA), U.A. Utepbergenova (Indices, Kazakhstan). – Almaty: Altyn Paraq, 2023. – 496 p. + DVD of the Film on the “Abat-Baytaq” Necropolis.
2. Mäshhür Zhüsĭp Köpeyŭlï. «Risāla-yi Janāʾiz (Treatise on Funerals)». Prepared for publication by: Khassan Nazirov, Gabdul-Gani Iskakov. Edited by Ashirbek Muminov. Project Coordinator: Bagdad Dyussenov. Almaty: Altyn Raraq, 2024. – 260 pages. In Kazakh.
Submission Guidelines
Interested participants should submit their reports and letters of intent to participate by August 31, 2024, to the following email addresses:
• kz.orientalstudies.2024@gmail.com,
• shighistanu@mail.ru
Application Form
1. Last name, first name, and patronymic
2. Affiliation, position, and academic degree
3. Contact numbers and email address
4. Title of the paper
Contact Information
a. Organizing Committee Address
050010, Almaty, Kurmangazy St. 29, R. B. Suleimenov Institute of Oriental Studies, Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

b. Phone Numbers for Inquiries
• Dina Esirkepovna Mederova: +7 707 157-95-71
• Kuralay Smagulovna Kurmanbaeva: +7 701 697-96-90

Article Formatting Requirements
1. Between the title of the article and its text, please include the last name, first name, patronymic of the author, their place of work, position, and academic degree in two languages: in the language in which the article is written and in English.
2. The title of the article and its abstract (about 200 words) should be given at the beginning in English.
3. Literature and sources should be numbered, and their list should be given at the end of the article. In the text of the article, references should be placed in square brackets [1:245].

Reports and letters of appeal for participation in the conference should be sent to kz.orientalstudies.2024@gmail.com ; shighistanu@mail.ru before September 1, 2024.

The costs of participation in the conference are borne by the sending party. The financial expenses of specially invited participants whose reports were discussed will be covered by the organizing committee.

Organizing Committee