BR21882416 “Historical Geography of Central Asia” is a three-year research program (2023-2025) funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan and based at the Eurasian Research Institute of the Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University.
The program aims to conduct a comprehensive analysis by comparing historical maps, annals, manuscripts, and archival records from various sources (Turkic, Arab, Persian, Chinese, Manchu, Mongolian, Dzungar, European, and Russian) from the 11th to the 19th centuries. It also seeks to comparatively study the historical toponyms of Central Asia and the Kazakh Steppe.
II International ConferenCE on Historical Geography of Central Asia: Time, Space, and Memory
The II International Conference on “Historical Geography of Central Asia: Time, Space, and Memory” aims to explore the evolving narratives that contribute to reconceptualizing the historical geography of the region. With increasing research interest, historical geography has expanded in both scope and methodology. The reinterpretation of historical sources, coupled with innovative analytical approaches, has revitalized scholarly inquiry.
The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary discussions, offering a dynamic platform for scholars to engage with new perspectives. It will bring together local and international scholars to discuss and promote a deeper understanding of the region’s historical evolution, spatial dynamics, and national history.
The conference is supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan under Grant Programme No. BR21882416.
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Conference Themes
- Contemporary Historical Geography and Emerging Perspectives
- Reconstructing Historical Geography: A Source-Based Approach
- Cartography and Mapping of Central Asia
- Historical Geography and Heritage Reinterpretation
- Ethnic and Linguistic Geographies of Central Asia
- Trade Routes, Economic Geography and Regional Connectivity
- Sacred Spaces and Religious Geographies of Central Asia
- Memory, Identity, and Space in Central Asian Historical Geography
- Emerging Technologies: Sources, Methods and GIS Applications
- Other Issue of Historical Geography
Format: The conference will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, and paper presentations and will be held in a hybrid format (online and offline).
Working language: Kazakh, English, Russian.
Important Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline
11 May 2025
Notification of Acceptance
19 May 2025
Full Paper Submission Deadline
30 June 2025
Contact Information:
For inquiries and submission guidelines, please contact: Dr. Albina Muratbekova via a.muratbekova@ayu.edu.kz