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 are believed to be three thousand years old.

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