The fate and scientific heritage of the outstanding scientist Alkey Khakanovich Margulan is always relevant. The phenomenon of Margulan remains as an example for all people who have dedicated their work to science. The article traces the chronicle of his life path, the main stages of his scientific activities as the head of the Central Kazakhstan Archaeological Expedition, his contribution to ethnography, philology and other areas of humanitarian science, scientific and public recognition of A.Kh. Margulan as a unique scientist who devoted himself to the study of the history and culture of Kazakhstan.

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