«ZHALAULIN TREASURE» AS PART OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COLLECTION OF THE CENTRAL STATE MUSEUM OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

Archaeological museum collections are of great scientific importance as primary sources of information on the history of past eras. In this regard, this study aims to study the "Zhalaulin treasure" collection. The article presents the "Zhalaulin treasure" found in 1988 on the territory of a small village in the Almaty region's Kegen (now Raiymbek) district. The purpose of the study was to conduct a scientific description, search for analogues, and determine the metal's chemical composition with the involvement of nuclear-physical research methods. At the same time, special attention is paid to the actualization of their museification. One of the critical tasks of the study is the scientific cooperation of archaeologists and museums, because these days the role of museums is increasingly running high, both in preserving a unique heritage and in maintaining the continuity of transferring knowledge about the history and culture of the people to future generations. Based on the research resultsm of the collection "Zhalauly treasure", the neutron tomography study and chemical analysis (currently the most accurate analysis) conducted at BWR research reactor are introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. Since the artifacts from the village of Zhalauly were found as a treasure, it is impossible to determine their functional affiliation. Currently, the research of the treasure artifacts is at the initial stage, and scientific data is being accumulated.
The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan's archaeological expedition is currently conducting archaeological research in Kegen Valley in search of similar monuments.

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