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Mongolia: Erdene Zuu Monastery in Kharakhorum |
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More photos in the vicinity: Little Chinggis Khans Temple at Kharakorum Kharakhorum |
Mongolia’s ancient capital, Kharakhorum, Chinggis Khaan’s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the Orkhon valley, at the Silk Road. Walls with 108 stupas surround the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia (Erdene Zuu Monastery). |
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Date: Jul 06, 2004 Longitude: 102° 55.91' Latitude: 47° 8.18'  
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   Map references: left: courtesy CIA, middle: courtesy US LoC Map Collection, right: courtesy NASA. This page has been updated on: 2007-Nov-08 |
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