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Mongolia

Mongolia

CapitalUlaanbaatar
RegionEastern Asia
CurrencyMNT
Official languagesMongolian
Access to the seaNo
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Erdene Zuu
Mongolia · Place of interest

Erdene Zuu

Erdene Zuu, beside the ruins of the former capital in Kharkhorin, was founded in 1586. Its walls, stupas and temples offer a view of monastic architecture and the continuity of Mongolian Buddhism.

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Kharakhorum Museum
Mongolia · Place of interest

Kharakhorum Museum

The Kharakhorum Museum in Kharkhorin presents finds and context about the former Mongol capital and the cultures of the valley. Its exhibits help visitors interpret the understated archaeological traces nearby.

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Orkhon Valley
Mongolia · Region or area

Orkhon River

The Orkhon River is described as a reference point for the setting of ancient Kharakhorum and the steppe routes. Its connection to the ruins can be understood within the valley’s cultural landscape.

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Orkhon Valley
Mongolia · Region or area

Orkhon Valley

The Orkhon Valley is a living cultural landscape shaped by imperial histories, pastoral life and Buddhism. In Kharkhorin, the museum, Kharakhorum ruins and Erdene Zuu reveal different layers of that heritage.

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Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia · City or town

Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, also written Ulan Bator, is Mongolia’s capital. The available information identifies the city but does not describe its neighbourhoods or confirm current transport services.

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