Bogd Xan Mountain
This mountain, located to the south of Ulaanbaatar, is believed to be the world's oldest officially protected natural site. In 1778 the Manchu Emperor passed resolutions to formalize the sacred value of the Bogd Xan Mountain and provide for official protection of the site.
On the south side of the protected area, monks have begun the process of rebuilding Manzhshir Monastery. Established in 1750, this monastery formerly housed more than 350 monks and 20 temples, including schools of medicine, astrology, and philosophy.
Numerous archaeological remains have also been discovered in the protected area, including cave paintings that archaeologists date as being three thousand years old.
 | In commemoration of the legacy and teachings of His Holiness Dulduit Danzanravzhaa Fifth Wrathful Noble Xutagt of the Great Gobi (1803-1856) I did not overbearingly sophize Nor preach with pride and arrogance But having found a sense in this world Spoke the truth of my dear heart. |   |
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