International Conference on Historical Geography of Central Asia
June 3-4, 2024, Almaty
Eurasian Research Institute of the Akhmet Yassawi University
The International Conference on Historical Geography of Central Asia aims to delve into the multifaceted layers of historical geography in the region and stimulate discussions on how the intersection of historical landscapes and knowledge formed the lens of historical geographical traditions in Central Asia. By examining various approaches and traditions in historical geography, including the evolution of mapping and cartography, the conference attempts to shed light on how Central Asia was illustrated, recorded, and interpreted over time.
The programme of the conference will be multidisciplinary and gather together local and international scholars to discuss and promote a deeper comprehension of the historical evolution, spatial dynamics, and cultural contacts of the region.
Conference Themes
- Concepts of historical geography
- Science and technology in historical geography
- Central Asia on historical maps
- Central Asia on historical sources
- Political geography of Central Asia
- Historical geographical names of Central Asia
- Historical geography and GIS
- Settlement development and historical geography of towns
- Borders and cross-border regions
- Historical geographies of tourism of Central Asia
Format: The conference will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, and paper presentations and will be held in a hybrid format (online and offline).
Working language: English.
Outcomes:
- All participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance.
- The proceedings of the conference will be published.
- The conference intends to foster a network of scholars and professionals interested in the historical geography of the region, promoting ongoing dialogue and collaborative initiatives for further research.
The conference is supported by the Committee of Science of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan under Grant No. BR21882416.
Submission Guidelines:
An abstract of no more than 250 words should be submitted through the conference submission system ….
Authors are invited to submit original research papers for the Conference Proceedings via eri-project@ayu.edu.kz . Full-length papers should be written in not less than 4000 words, including references, tables, and figures and formatted according to the APA 7th edition style (https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/citations).
Submissions should be original and not previously published or under review elsewhere.
Important Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 May 2024
Notification of Acceptance: 15 May 2024
Full Paper Submission Deadline: 30 June 2024
Conference Dates: June 3-4, 2024
Contact Information:
For inquiries and submission guidelines, please contact:
Albina Muratbekova albina.muratbek@gmail.com mob. +77017050003