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The opening of the exhibition "Sulaiman-Too - a World Heritage Site" was held at the Al–Farabi Kazakh National University as part of the XVIII International Scientific and methodological conference "Orazbayev Readings - 2026". The event was attended by scientists, researchers and young specialists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and other foreign countries.

The exhibition is dedicated to the sacred mountain complex of Sulaiman-Too, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and recognized as one of the key centers of ancient civilization and spiritual culture of Central Asia. The organizers were KazNU experts in the field of archeology, ethnology and museology, scientists from the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, researchers from Osh State University and representatives of Sulaiman Llp National Historical and Archaeological Museum Reserve.

The exhibition presents materials from archaeological expeditions, rare photographs, archival documents and scientific reconstructions. Visitors can see copies of petroglyphs and places of worship, descriptions of ancient settlements and cave complexes, as well as samples of found artifacts. Special attention is paid to the natural and sacred landscape of the mountain, which has served as a place of pilgrimage and spiritual practices for centuries.

Sulaiman-Too is the sacred center of the Fergana Valley, where spiritual traditions, philosophical ideas and folk beliefs were formed. The mountain dominates the city of Osh, creating a special microclimate and preserving rare species of flora and fauna, some of which are listed in the Red Book of the Kyrgyz Republic. There are pilgrim trails here, ancient routes that symbolize the connection between man and nature, past and present. The theme of the exhibition covers the formation of the phenomenon of the sacred mountain, its role on the Great Silk Road, and its place in the system of spiritual and religious beliefs of the peoples of the region. A separate section is devoted to the oldest layer of archaeological heritage – rock art, which unites the monuments of Sulaiman-Too and Tanbaly. These complexes reflect the unity of the cultural space of Central Asia and the common ideas of ancient peoples about space and the sacred structure of the world.

The organizers also emphasized the uniqueness of the exhibition, which consists in a harmonious combination of traditional scientific data and modern technological solutions. Using 3D models, digital maps, QR codes and interactive audio guides, the evolution of the mining complex in different historical eras is shown. These tools not only allow us to better understand the meaning of the monument, but also make the cultural heritage accessible to a wide audience – from students to researchers.

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