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Historical places in Mongolia

Monasteries, museums, monuments and the landscapes in between — and the local providers who take you there.

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Historical placesBichigt rockGreat Bichigt Rock of Bayan Mountain range houses a natural gallery of petroglyphs, written by ancient people 3000 years ago revealing precious cultural…Bayankhongor, South
Historical placesBlack Ruins (Khar Balgas)The ruined citadel of Khar Balgas (Kara Balgasun in Turkic) is in Khotont sum on the banks of the Orkhon Gol.Arkhangai, Central
Historical placesBugiin TsavWhen Bugiin fracture throat visit feet felt as if he put another planet, the world is currently the presumed life of just over 150 million yearsBayankhongor, South
Historical placesDayan Deerkh CaveDayan Deerkh cave is one of the largest and most famous caves in Mongolia.Khövsgöl, North
Historical placesDeer stone of Baga usThere is an ancient memorial of 2 human statues and 1 stag statue next to the 3 separate rectangular tombs aligning from south to north, in a place called Baga…Govi-Altai, West
Historical placesDoogiin Khananii BuutsThere is a type-sites named Doogiin Khananii Buuts and Iher Khanangiin Buuts of Baga Berkh mountain which locates in the north, 25 km far from Bayan-Uul soum.Govi-Altai, West
Historical placesEastern Choir MonasteryLarge number of Buddhist monasteries and temples was built throughout all over the Mongolian territory between 1600 and 1800s.In the eastern Mongolia, in…Govisümber, Central
Historical placesGenghis Khan's birthplaceThe birthplace of Genghis Khan is believed to lie at the confluence of the Onon and Balj rivers at Delüün Boldog in Khentii Aimag, 25km south of the national…Khentii, East
Historical placesGrave Of Zagal BaatarGrave of Zagal baatar in Darvi soum is 11 M high and diameter is about 70 m. Local people call it “Grave of Zagal baatar” or “High pile”.Khovd, West
Historical placesKhalkh RiverThe banks of the Khalkh River, in the far eastern part of Dornod, are of particular interest to war historians because of the battles against the Japanese in…Dornod, East
Historical placesKharakhorumKharakhorum former capital of Chinggis Khan, was founded 1220 in the Orkhon valley, center of the empire for more then 140 years, destroyed in 1391 by…Övörkhangai, Central
Historical placesKherlen Bar City (Kherlen bar khot)Kherlen Bar City (Kherlen bar khot) is the location of some small-scale ruins and a 3m-high tower from a 12th century city, once part of the ancient state of…Dornod, East
Historical placesKhurgui ValleyKhurgui Valley (Khurguin Khundii) is located 40km west of Shiliin Bogd Mountain, on the way back to Dariganga.Sükhbaatar, East
Historical placesKulteg MonumentWhen Chinggis Khaan decided to move his capital to Kharakhorum, he was well aware that the region had already been capital to successive nomad empires.Arkhangai, Central
Historical placesOlon BaishinIn Bus Chuluu /near to the Olon Us/ the territory of Ikh Khet soum, Dornogobi province, there is a remaining of many houses /about 50/ on an ancient city…Dornogovi, South
Historical placesReligious Rite Of Summoning Prosperity RockThis rock retained the description of the animals and deer, cultural layer of the Tureg period. / Description is very looming. /Govisümber, Central
Historical placesRemaining of White House of Prince TsogtRemaining of White House of Prince Tsogt and obelisk The remaining of building, built by Tsogt Taij of Khalkha, is located in the territory of Dashinchilen…Bulgan, North
Historical placesRock Drawings of Shaahar TolgoiThe south-east foothill of small rocky mound named Shaahar is very rich in rock drawings like animals, wildsheep, ibex, stag, elk, ancient hunters and tribal…Govi-Altai, West
Historical placesRock painting of MojooIt is located at the head of Tsagaan river in Sagil soum of Uvs province.Uvs, West
Historical placesRock painting of ZuraaThis rock painting was drawn by ancient people, using keel in Zuunkhangai soum of Uvs province. These paintings are defined as memorial of Neolithic age.Uvs, West
Historical placesRuin of Erchuu city of Munkh KhaanAt the north side of Delger river and Altan gadas, in the territory of Arbulag soum of Khuvsgul aimag, there is a ruin of city with statue and palace of…Khövsgöl, North
Historical placesRuin Of Wire Telegraph BuildingThe ruin is located in south eastern part of the Choir Mountain. It is said that there were several other buildings with underground cellars at that time.Govisümber, Central
Historical placesSangi Kherem (Manchu Ruins)At the northern end of the city are some rapidly disappearing walls built around 1762 by the Manchu (Qing dynasty) warlords who once conquered, and brutally…Khovd, West
Historical placesStatues at Devrekhiin EkhThere are rectangular tomb complex with three statues in a place called Devrekhiin Ekh which locates 50 km in north from Erdene soum.Govi-Altai, West

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