On October 3, the Institute of History and Archaeology under the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan hosted a practical and educational session for second-year archaeology students from the Turkmen State Institute of Culture. The visit was organized under the guidance of lecturer Maya Emirova.

During the session, research associate Kakadurdy Durdyev introduced the students to professional methods of archaeological drawing. He used real examples to demonstrate how to accurately document artifacts. His recent work—a detailed illustration of a ceramic jug excavated from the Parizdepe site—captivated the students. The jug’s imagery of mountain springs was highlighted as evidence of the rich artistic heritage of ancient Turkmenistan.

Candidate of Historical Sciences Allaguly Berdyev emphasized the cultural and economic significance of ancient cities and caravanserais along the Great Silk Road. He spoke about how trade and cultural exchange across regions shaped the development of society.

Researcher Shohrat Annataganov presented findings from his ongoing study of the Parizdepe site. He pointed out the unusual layering of archaeological materials—such as Bronze Age artifacts found in layers associated with the Eneolithic period—which creates challenges in determining the site’s exact chronological framework.

The students actively participated in the discussion and took the opportunity to ask questions related to fieldwork techniques and Turkmenistan’s ancient history.