On December 20th, a lecture series dedicated to the history and archaeology of the Southern Urals opened in the conference hall of the Eurasian Museum of Nomadic Civilizations' visitor center. The event attracted listeners of various ages: schoolchildren, students, and residents of the region interested in the history of Bashkortostan.
Flarit Abdulkhayevich Sungatov presented a lecture titled "Ufa-II Settlement: Results of Archaeological Study." Listeners learned that this medieval site is a source for the ancient history of the Bashkirs, and was mentioned in chronicles and travelers' writings as a Bashkir city on the site of modern Ufa. Excavations revealed cultural layers up to 4 meters deep. The speaker noted that comprehensive studies of the Middle Ages emerged in the late Soviet period and later, which allows for a deeper study of history with new data today.
Albert Tagirovich Akhatov, in his lecture "Ascent to the Gods: Historical Roots and Current State of Mountain Cults in the Southern Urals," briefly touched upon the evolution of mountain worship from the Bronze Age. Listeners heard about petroglyphs and altars, as well as mountains as places with living traditions. The speaker emphasized the influence of religions on these practices and their role in preserving heritage.
Flarit Abdulkhayevich Sungatov presented a lecture titled "Ufa-II Settlement: Results of Archaeological Study." Listeners learned that this medieval site is a source for the ancient history of the Bashkirs, and was mentioned in chronicles and travelers' writings as a Bashkir city on the site of modern Ufa. Excavations revealed cultural layers up to 4 meters deep. The speaker noted that comprehensive studies of the Middle Ages emerged in the late Soviet period and later, which allows for a deeper study of history with new data today.
Albert Tagirovich Akhatov, in his lecture "Ascent to the Gods: Historical Roots and Current State of Mountain Cults in the Southern Urals," briefly touched upon the evolution of mountain worship from the Bronze Age. Listeners heard about petroglyphs and altars, as well as mountains as places with living traditions. The speaker emphasized the influence of religions on these practices and their role in preserving heritage.
Photo album from the lectures: https://vk.ru/album-226634666_311102430
Recording of F.A. Sungatov's lecture: https://vk.ru/wall-226634666_1221
Recording of A.T. Akhatov's lecture: https://vk.ru/wall-226634666_1222
Next lectures – December 27th, 2:00 PM. Don't miss it!