New Results of the Study of Neogene Paleontological Sites in the Tekes and Jalangash Canyons

Abstract

The article “Interdisciplinary Study and Enrichment with New Materials of the Collections of the Institute of Paleontology, Zoology, Archaeology, and Archaeography (Based on the ‘Ghylym Ordasy’ Museums)” The results of the comprehensive paleontological research conducted in May 2026 in the Tekes and Zhalanash basins of Almaty Province are considered within the framework of the scientific program “Interdisciplinary Study and Supplementation of Collections of Paleontology, Zoology, Archaeology, and Archaeography with New Materials (Based on the ‘Science Palace’ Museums)”. During the research, systematic reconnaissance, geological observation, and the collection of fossil materials were carried out at the Esesartqan, Adyrgan, Aigyrzhal, At the Zhabyrtau and Botamoynak paleontological localities, route reconnaissance, geological observation, and fossil collection were conducted. As a result of the fieldwork, new fossil remains of vertebrates were discovered, and the collection materials were supplemented. The obtained data allow for the clarification of the Neogene stratigraphy, faunal composition, and paleogeographic development features of the Tekes–Kegen region