Projects since 2018

Since 2010 IICAS has successfully implemented a number of research and applied science projects. The focus of projects ranged from documenting archaeological sites, developing free access to historic manuscripts, supporting inventory of artwork and studying intangible cultural heritage of Central Asia to performing Heritage Impact (HIA) and Condition Assessments and supporting international cultural initiatives. Geographically, the projects embraced not only Central Asia, but also Iran, Azerbaijan and a number of other states. IICAS actively continues to expand its network of partners and explores a number of new strategic research areas. In particular, the Institute in cooperation with the University College London, UK and with financial support from the Arcadia Fund is creating a comprehensive geo-referenced database of heritage sites. Heritage Impact Assessments of a number of World Heritage properties and preparation of a dossier to nominate a number of cultural heritage properties to the World Heritage List are among other activities carried out by IICAS. The projects have become IICAS’s success stories largely due to the professionalism of experts, incredibly well coordinated teamwork and the pursuit of excellence.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION TO THE NECROPOLIS OF THE ANCIENT SETTLEMENT OF ILIBALYK (Continued)

ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION TO THE NECROPOLIS OF THE ANCIENT SETTLEMENT OF ILIBALYK (Continued)

Archaelogical expedition to Ilibalyk

Objective: Carry out archaeological research on the site
Project duration: 2022
Sponsor: Christophe Baumer, Society for the Exploration of EurAsia, Institute of Archaeology named after A.Kh. Margulan
Project executors: IICAS, “Archaeological Expertise” LLC, Tandy Institute for Archaeology
Status: Project ongoing

ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION TO THE ANCIENT SETTLEMENT OF KESKEN-KUYUK KALA (Continued)

ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION TO THE ANCIENT SETTLEMENT OF KESKEN-KUYUK KALA (Continued)

Archaelogical expedition

Objective: Carry out archaeological research on the site
Expected outcome:
Project duration: 2022-2023 гг.
Sponsor: Christophe Baumer, Society for the Exploration of EurAsia
Project executors: IICAS, “Archaeological Expertise” LLC
Status: Project ongoing

CONSERVATION / RESTORATION OF THE STRUCTURES DISCOVERED IN 2021 AT THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF KULTOBE

CONSERVATION / RESTORATION OF THE STRUCTURES DISCOVERED IN 2021 AT THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF KULTOBE

Conservation/restoraton

Objective: Prepare conservation / restoration design documents for the structures identified and studied as a result of archaeological excavations in 2021 at the site of Kultobe with the aim to create an open-air archaeological park
Expected result: Set of design and estimate documentation
Project duration: 2021
Contractors: IICAS
Status: The project is complete

HIA OF THE WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER REHABILITATION PROJECT IN UZGEN, OSH OBLAST, REPUBLIC OF KYRGYZSTAN

HIA OF THE WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER REHABILITATION PROJECT IN UZGEN, OSH OBLAST, REPUBLIC OF KYRGYZSTAN

HIA

Objective: Assessment of the impact of the water supply and wastewater rehabilitation project on the Uzgen site.
Expected outcome: analyst report
Project duration: 2022
Project executors: IICAS
Status: The project is complete

APCEIU – IICAS COLLABORATION ON THE GCED CLEARINGHOUSE 2022

APCEIU – IICAS COLLABORATION ON THE GCED CLEARINGHOUSE 2022

APCEIU – IICAS collaboration

Objective: Identify relevant GCED resources, news and events in Russian language prepared in or for the region of Central Asia
Expected outcome: Extend the GCED Clearinghouse database.
Project duration: 2022
Sponsor: The Asia-Pacific Center for Education for International Understanding under the auspices of UNESCO (APCEIU)
Contractors: IICAS
Status: The project is complete

DIPLOMACY AND MANAGEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

DIPLOMACY AND MANAGEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

Diplomacy and cultural heritage

Objective: In the framework of the project it is planned to develop and implement a comprehensive program of capacity building, revealing the theoretical and practical foundations of the functioning of the system of management of historical and cultural heritage. The program is aimed first of all at the diplomatic employees who are involved in the issues of historical and cultural heritage on the job. The target groups of the program are employees of local executive bodies and other decision makers at the local, regional and national levels.
Expected outcome: conducting seminars and publishing a handbook
Project duration: 2022
Project executors: IICAS
Status: The project is complete

INVENTORY OF SOGDIAN WRITING (

INVENTORY OF SOGDIAN WRITING ("MEMORY OF THE WORLD"- DOCUMENTARY HERITAGE OF THE SILK ROAD), ICDH

Inventory of Sogdian writing

Objective: Promoting a regional network in Central Asia among libraries, academic institutions, museums, and archives that have preserved examples of Sogdian writing
Expected outcome: Analytical Report
Project duration: 2022
Contractors: IICAS
Status: Project ongoing

RESEARCH WORK AIMED AT CREATING A PACKAGE OF SCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTATION TO IMPROVE THE MANAGEMENT OF PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX ARK IN BUKHARA

RESEARCH WORK AIMED AT CREATING A PACKAGE OF SCIENTIFIC DOCUMENTATION TO IMPROVE THE MANAGEMENT OF PRESENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX ARK IN BUKHARA

Research work

Objective: Implementation of landscaping and rehabilitation work on the territory of the Bukhara Ark (architectural part)
Expected outcome: Analytical Report
Project duration: 2021
Contractors: IICAS
Status: Project ongoing

ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE PROJECT ON THE

ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE PROJECT ON THE "TASHKENT THEATRE ART INSTITUTE" HERITAGE SITE

Impact assessment

Objective: The work to be performed is aimed at determining the value of a cultural heritage object
Expected outcome: Preparation of an expert report, preparation of a scientific report
Project duration: 2022
Project executors: IICAS
Status: The project is complete