Responsibilities included examining the collections of libraries, museums and archives of the designated city to find written data related to the project, as well as identifying new sources of data. This was followed by familiarization with the text of the records and receipt of copies.
During the visit the following activities were carried out:May 11: Arrival in Istanbul from Almaty, meeting with the management of the Suleymaniye Library and familiarization with its work.May 12: Carrying out research and archaeographic work in the Sulaymaniyah library, working with documents and receiving copies.May 13: Visit several museums and libraries, fill out forms and send email requests.May 14: Working with electronic library catalogs and further research.
The results of the visit include researching texts in Persian and Turkish, obtaining copies of manuscripts, and agreeing on cooperation with universities. Overall, the work performed was successful and provided valuable materials for the project.