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.

CONSERVATION OF NKN OF UZBEKISTAN THROUGH FEMALE HANDICRAFT

CONSERVATION OF NKN OF UZBEKISTAN THROUGH FEMALE HANDICRAFT

Preservation of the NKN of Uzbekistan

Purpose: Preservation of the NKN of Uzbekistan

Expected Result: ICH Video Documentation

Duration of the project: second half of 2019

Grantor: Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation

Implementers of the project: National University of Uzbekistan for UNESCO with the assistance of ICAI

ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDY OF NECROPOLIS CITY SIGN

ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDY OF NECROPOLIS CITY SIGN

Archeological research on the necropolis of Sygnak settlement

Purpose: Archeological research on the necropolis of Sygnak settlement

Expected Result: Systematization of sacred monuments.

Project Duration: 2019

Grantor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Implementers of the project: IICAI, specialists of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, International Kazakh-Turkish University named after Hoji Ahmed Yassawi

DIGITIZING UNPUBLISHED SCIENTIFIC ARCHIVES AND CREATING A UNIFIED CENTRAL ASIAN DATABASE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY OF WIDE ACCESS

DIGITIZING UNPUBLISHED SCIENTIFIC ARCHIVES AND CREATING A UNIFIED CENTRAL ASIAN DATABASE WITH THE OPPORTUNITY OF WIDE ACCESS

Digitization of archival materials, creating a database of unpublished scientific materials in the field of humanities.

Purpose: Digitization of archival materials, creating a database of unpublished scientific materials in the field of humanities.

Expected Result: Software Development

Project Duration: 2020-2021

Grantor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Implementers of the project: IICAS, scientific institutions of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan

6th MEETING OF THE SERIAL CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE TRANSNATIONAL NOMINATION

6th MEETING OF THE SERIAL CO-ORDINATION COMMITTEE TRANSNATIONAL NOMINATION

Organization of the International Coordinating Committee for the preparation of the serial transnational nomination Silk Road

Purpose: Organization of the International Coordinating Committee for the preparation of the serial transnational nomination Silk Road

Expected Result: Conference in Hamadan, Iran.

Project Duration: September 22-26, 2019

Grantor: UNESCO

Implementers of the project: on behalf of IICAS: assistance in the acquisition, resolution of financial issues and logistics

MEMORIAL BOARD (MICHAEL NEVESSKI)

MEMORIAL BOARD (MICHAEL NEVESSKI)

To conduct research on the life and work of M. Nevesky.

Purpose: to conduct research on the life and work of M. Nevesky.

Expected Result: The appearance of a plaque at ICAI Headquarters in

Samarkand

Project Duration: 2019-2020

Grantor: IICAS

ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION TO KESKEN-KUYUK KALA CITY

ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION TO KESKEN-KUYUK KALA CITY

Excavation

Purpose: excavation

Expected Result:

Project Duration: October 2019

Grantor: Christoph Baumer, Society for the Exploration of EurAsia (Switzerland)

Implementers of the project: IICAS, Archaeological Expertise LLP

VITICULTURE

VITICULTURE

To reflect the history of viticulture in Central Asia.

Purpose: to reflect the history of viticulture in Central Asia.

Expected Result: Central Asian Viticulture Collection

Project Duration: 2019

Grantor: individual, Kazakhstan

Implementers of the project: V. Kolchenko (Kyrgyzstan), G. Karimova (Tajikistan), R. Muradov (Turkmenistan), A. Gritsin (Uzbekistan)

ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION TO ASHUTASTA SETTLEMENT

ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION TO ASHUTASTA SETTLEMENT

excavation. Search for connections of the settlement with previously known Turgai geoglyphs.

Purpose: excavation. Search for connections of the settlement with previously known Turgai geoglyphs.

Expected Result: A Comprehensive Scientific Study of the Geoglyphic Phenomenon

Project Duration: Fall-Winter 2019

Grantor: Vilnius University, IICAI, Archaeological Expertise LLP

Implementers of the project: MITSA, Archaeological Expertise LLP, Vilnius University

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF  BULGARS

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF BULGARS

to attract international listeners

Purpose: to attract international listeners

Expected Result: participation in an international archaeological school.

Duration of the project: August 19 - September 01, 2019

Grantor: IICAS

Implementers of the project: IICAS

Fulfillment: Grants were given to four participants (Bangladesh, Egypt and 2 participants from Uzbekistan)