From May 22 to May 27, 2023, first-year students enrolled in the educational program “Geography–History” at Sh. Ualikhanov University in Kokshetau began their educational archaeological practice at the Botai settlement. A total of 49 students are participating in the archaeological practice, including 27 female and 22 male students.

On the first day, after the arrival and accommodation of the students, the scientific staff of the State Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve “Botai”, Abilmaliikov Kuanysh Kabdolovich and Makeev Marat Sailaouovich, delivered an introductory lecture on Botai culture and the history of the Botai settlement. They also provided instructions regarding the daily schedule, rules of conduct, and safety procedures during archaeological excavations at the archaeological base.

The participants of the excavation will have the opportunity to study cultural layers, observe ancient artifacts discovered during the investigation of Botai cultural sites, and directly handle some of these findings.