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Mongolian interesting facts №1

1. Mongolia is a country with diverse geographical features and holds several impressive world records. With a population of 3.3 million people residing in an area of 1.5 million square kilometers, Mongolia has set a world record for the largest area per capita. 2. The country is home to various mountain ranges, with the highest peak being the "Friendship" peak of Altai five bogd, standing at 4374 meters. In contrast, the shore of Khokh Lake, at 560 meters below sea level, is the lowest point in Mongolia. 3. The Mongolian Altai Mountains house the westernmost point, Moolt Mountain, at an altitude of 3243.6 meters. The easternmost point lies 7.1 kilometers northeast of Soyolz mountain, featuring a wooded nose with the border mark 539 of the elevation 1290. The northernmost point is the Mongolia Shary Pass of the Great Sayan Range. 4. The first point of the border, Orvog Cape, is Bor head. On the eastern edge of Khuvsgul Lake, the mountain with the longest name in Mongolia is S...

National Museum of Mongolia

 


The museum, which was established in 1924 with the purpose of exhibiting Mongolia's history, culture, and natural resources to the public, underwent various transformations over the years. In 1941, it became the State Central Museum, and later in 1956, it was relocated to the Museum of Natural History where it showcased Mongolian history, environment, paleontology, and culture. In 1991, the museum was separated into the National History Museum of Mongolia and moved to the building of the museum after the collection of the Museum of the Revolution was merged. In 2008, the institution was renamed "Mongolian National Museum" and currently boasts ten halls exhibiting a collection of over 50,000 items.

The Ancient Mongolia History Hall displays a map showcasing the distribution of finds from the Stone Age and Bronze Age, as well as tools and petroglyphs from the Old, Middle, and Neolithic periods in chronological order. The Bronze Age saw the development of animal husbandry, and bronze objects became part of daily life. Bronze helmets, bullet casings, and hunting knives are commonly found in square graves and burial mounds and are displayed in this hall.

The Hall of the History of the Huns showcases artifacts found in the huge tombs of the Shanyus of the Huns in Noyon Mountain, Batsumber Sum, Central Province, in the 1920s. The remnants of "felt shards" found in the sixth grave are considered crucial finds. Additionally, a shield with a cloud pattern, a fine line pattern on the outside, and depictions of a yak, a deer, a tiger-like beast with a mane, and a beast with wings and tails fighting with each other in the center is an exceptional piece of art.

The Turkish History Hall displays artifacts from the tombs and complexes of Turkish kings found in the Orkhon and Tuul basins, including the last king of Turks, Bilge's, tomb. Many gold and silver decorations, cups, women's gold brooches, earrings, belt decorations, bracelets, gold and silver sheets, silver and gold plated deer sculptures, and "Bilge Khan's Golden" crown, the most valuable exhibit, were discovered. Also, a 3.3-meter-high and 1.3-meter-wide statue erected in 732 with the "Inscription of the Bright Statue of Kultegen" is a remarkable display. The statue bears around 10,000 letters in 68 lines, revealing General Kultegen's biography and the war of that time. In addition, the headless marble statues of Bilge Khan and Queen, and the remains of a statue with the head of General Kultegin and the face of his queen are exhibited.

The Mongolian National Costumes Hall showcases Mongolian national costumes and ornaments, including smoking pipes made of khaspis, silver, steel, amber, glass, pearls, tana, bone, and various kinds of snuffs made of wood and brush. The hall features different national costumes such as Halkh, Torgud, Zahchin, Miangad, Buriad, Darganga, Barga, Khoton, Kazakh, as well as women's brooches, belt pendants, earrings, silver and pearl bracelets, Khalkh ethnic unmarried women's pearl necklaces, brooches, headbands, hairpins, and silver and coral combs with precious stones.

The Mongolian Empire History Hall features an illuminated statue of Chinggis at the beginning, which was discovered by the Russian scientist Spassky in 1919 on the banks of the Argun River. It is a 2-meter-high and 65-centimeter-wide monument with 22 words written on five lines. The hall also displays.

Virtual Museum Link

Museum address: Sukhbaatar district, To the right of Government House

Tel: +976 77110911

Ticket price: Adult 10000₮, Children 1000₮

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