The Headdress of a Radiant State, the Robe of a Righteous Nation, the Belt of Stability, the Vest of Sovereignty, and the Boots of Support…
Mongolian Falconry: How Falcons Are Trained for Hunting
From ancient times, hunting alongside nomadic pastoralism has played a vital role in the economy of Mongolian people. One unique form of hunting was the…
Paleolithic Settlement Site at Yarkh Mountain
Mongolian and Soviet archaeologists uncovered a remarkable Lower Paleolithic site near Yarkh Mountain in Gurvansaikhan soum, Dundgovi Province. This ancient site, dating back approximately 300,000…
Attractions to See at the Agalag Creation Monastery
Located 92 km northwest of Ulaanbaatar on paved roads and a further 7 km on dirt roads, the Agalag Creation Monastery stands in a place…
Traditional Accessories of Mongolian Mens
Mongolian men have long adorned themselves with traditional items that are both functional and richly symbolic. These accessories, often worn at the waist, reflect not…
Traditional Mongolian Women’s Attire
Headpieces When a Mongolian woman got married, she would braid her hair into two plaits and adorn herself according to the customs of her region….
Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) Festival
Tsagaan Sar is a celebration of successfully passing through the winter and joyfully welcoming the arrival of spring, marking the increase of one’s age. It…
Traditional Mongolian Meat Dishes
Mongolia’s Five-Legged Livestock Feed on Pasture Plants Rich in Nutrients Mongolian livestock—comprising five major types—graze on pastures that contain over 600 species of superior forage…
Khovsgol Lake Basin and Natural Complex
In 1992, the natural complex area encompassing the Khovsgol Lake basin was included in the category of globally significant natural areas under the Law on…
Altai Tavan Bogd (Five Sacred Peaks of the Altai Mountains)
Altai Tavan Bogd is a region of breathtaking natural beauty that represents the unique ecosystems of high mountain glaciers, ice-capped peaks, alpine meadows, and steppes….
Traditional Mongolian Dairy Products
There is no other nation in the world besides the Mongols that processes and consumes milk in so many diverse ways. Later, the Tibetans learned…
Gandan Tegchenlin Monastery
The original temple of the Great Blissful and Vast Gandan Tegchenlin Monastery was established in 1809 on Dalhyn Hill and was originally called the Yellow…