World Heritage Site: Saryarka – Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan
Publication Year: 2024
Publication Type: Article
Publication Identifier: WHE40EBD1C866
Summary
A comprehensive analysis of the toponymic systems in Saryarka—Steppe and Lakes of Northern Kazakhstan reveals how geographical names have evolved over centuries, reflecting significant historical events such as the reign of Genghis Khan, the Golden Horde era, and tsarist Russia. The study highlights common toponyms derived from plants, animals, people, tribes, and genera, providing a detailed examination of their origins and cultural significance. Researchers compiled a map of genonyms and ethnonyms based on empirical data, underscoring the need for further in-depth study of these toponymic systems. This work bridges historical events with linguistic and geographical patterns, offering new insights into the region's complex toponymic heritage.
Citation
Yeginbayeva, A., Saparov, K., Sergeyeva, A., Abdullina, A., Zhensikbayeva, N., Keikin, Ye.,. (2024). THE HISTORY OF THE STUDY OF THE SARYARKA TOPOSYSTEM. Hydrometeorology and Ecology, 113(2), 95–112. https://doi.org/10.54668/2789-6323-2024-113-2-95-112
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