IMPROVING YOUTH EDUCATION THROUGH HISTORICAL MONUMENTS OF KARAKALPAKSTAN
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Keywords: Karakalpakstan, historical monuments, youth education, cultural heritage, identity formation, Mizdahkan, Ayaz-Kala, experiential learning, civic responsibility.Abstract
Abstract. Karakalpakstan is home to a vast and unique collection of historical
monuments that bear witness to ancient civilizations, religious traditions, and the
region’s strategic importance on the Silk Road. These monuments, often overlooked in
mainstream educational curricula, hold immense potential for enriching youth
education. This article explores how integrating the study and experience of
Karakalpakstan’s historical sites – such as Mizdahkan, Ayaz-Kala, and Chilpik – into
formal and informal educational settings can foster historical consciousness, moral
reasoning, cultural pride, and critical thinking among students.
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