Almaty Exhibition Showcases Golden Horde Legacy
The Central State Museum in Almaty, Kazakhstan, has recently opened an exhibition aimed at highlighting the country’s historical ties to the Golden Horde empire. The exhibition, which was unveiled on Feb. 20, showcases rare artifacts from archaeological collections and is divided into three thematic sections.
The first section focuses on medieval archaeology from the 13th and 14th centuries, displaying artifacts that reflect both nomadic and urban cultures of the Golden Horde. These artifacts, unearthed during expeditions led by academician Alkey Margulan, include architectural fragments and miniature models of Syrlytam, Bolgan-Ana, and Jochi Khan mausoleums.
The second section features items found near the mausoleums of Jochi Khan and Bolgan-Ana, such as a wooden threshold, decorative dome elements, painted tiles with Arabic inscriptions, and coins from the Golden Horde period.
Lastly, the third section showcases glazed ceramics, metalwork, jewelry, household items, and coins minted in Saraishyk from the late 12th to early 14th centuries. Additionally, numismatic materials from Khorezm, Samarkand, Iran, and the Golden Horde are also on display.
Accompanying the exhibition is a roundtable discussion on the preservation, restoration, and study of the Golden Horde’s historical and cultural heritage. This event aims to promote Kazakhstan as a successor of the Golden Horde empire and to highlight the country’s efforts in preserving its rich historical and cultural legacy both nationally and internationally.
