Mongolia · Monastery
Erdene Zuu Monastery
A monastery near the former Mongol capital of Karakorum, marking an important chapter in Mongolia’s Buddhist history.
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Sacred places in Mongolia
Three starting points for a deeper relationship with place.
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Mongolia · Monastery
Gandantegchinlen Monastery
An Ulaanbaatar monastery central to the revival and continuity of Mongolian Buddhist religious life.
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Mongolia · Sacred mountain
Burkhan Khaldun
A mountain associated with Chinggis Khan and enduring Mongolian traditions of reverence for the landscape.
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