The Director of the National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan under the A. Donish Institute of History, Archaeology and Ethnology of the National Academy of Sciences of Tajikistan, Abdurahmon Pulotov, took part in the first Training Course on Digital Archaeology for Central Asian Countries, held from 16 to 25 December 2025 at the Collaborative Research Centre for Archaeology of the Silk Road of Northwest University of the People’s Republic of China, in Xi’an.
During the training seminar, participants became familiar with advanced digital technologies in archaeology, including photogrammetry, three-dimensional (3D) modeling, laser scanning, digital data processing, as well as modern methods for the preservation and presentation of cultural heritage.
The implementation of the training program was actively supported by specialized technological organizations and companies, which presented state-of-the-art equipment and practical solutions in the fields of digital mapping, 3D scanning, spatial modeling, and geospatial data processing. This scientific and technological collaboration enabled participants to apply theoretical knowledge directly through hands-on experience.
The seminar was also attended by representatives and young archaeologists from neighboring countries – Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan, fostering professional exchange and strengthening regional academic cooperation.
The participation of Abdurahmon Pulotov in this international event is regarded as an important step toward the integration of modern digital technologies into archaeology and museum practice in Tajikistan, and toward the further development of scientific and cultural cooperation between the countries of Central Asia and the People’s Republic of China.
