Bishkek, Oct.15, 2026 /Kabar/. An international symposium titled "Archaeological Excavations, Research, and Archaeometry in the Turkic World" began today, October 15, in Bishkek. Ministry of culture, information, and youth policy reports.
Participants in the event include Deputy Minister of Culture Askaraly Madaminov, Director of the Kyrgyz National Historical Museum Nazgul Omurzakova, and Rector of the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University Alpaslan Ceylan.
The attendees are discussing issues related to the preservation of historical monuments, the development of interdisciplinary research, and cooperation among museums of the Turkic states. The symposium will continue until October 16. Its outcome is expected to include recommendations for expanding joint scientific research and the exchange of expertise.
The symposium is organized by Manas University, with the support of the ministries of culture of Kyrgyzstan and Turkiye, as well as the Turkish Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage.
