SCIENTIFIC-PRACTICAL CONFERENCE “ANCIENT ANAU CULTURE” WAS HELD
On November 12, 2026, a scientific-practical conference on the history of Turkmenistan titled “Ancient Anau Culture” was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The conference was organized with the participation of members of the “Paýhas we parasat” Scientific club functioning under the Department of Social Sciences.
During the event, lecturers from the Department of Social Sciences and student members of the “Paýhas we parasat” Scientific club delivered insightful speeches. Inspired by the fundamental work of the Honorable President of Turkmenistan, Arkadagly Hero Serdar, titled “Anau – Culture from the Depths of Millenia” which serves as a reliable source for studying the glorious history of the Turkmen people, speakers highlighted key historical eras of Ancient Anau. Participants emphasized that Anau is the ancient homeland of “Ak Bugday” (white wheat), discussed the archaeological expeditions conducted by Raphael Pumpelly, Vadim Masson, and Viktor Sarianidi across the Chalcolithic and Bronze Age mounds, and examined the historical significance of the 15th-century Seyit Jemaleddin architectural complex alongside valuable historical insights into the Parthian city of Gatar.
Throughout the conference, students actively engaged in discussions, exchanging views on the ancient Anau culture and related historical topics of interest.
Aymrat GURBANOV,
the 1st-year student of the Faculty of International Law
of the Institute of International Relations
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan