Erdene Zuu Monastery & Kharkhorum – The Ancient Heart of the Mongol Empire
Where Mongolia’s powerful history meets sacred architecture Located in the Orkhon Valley UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kharkhorum (also spelled Karakorum) was once the capital of the Great Mongol Empire—one of the largest empires in human history. Today, the nearby Erdene Zuu Monastery stands as Mongolia’s oldest surviving Buddhist monastery and a symbol of the nation’s spiritual heritage. Together, these two sites offer travelers a deep journey into Mongolia’s imperial past, religious tradition, and cultural identity.
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