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Mongolia 2008 - Erdene Zuu Monastery, Karakhorum, Tseterleg, Horgo Volcano

Central Mongolia : Erdene Zuu monastery, Karakhorum, the city of Tseterleg and Horgo Volcano in August 2008. Photos are presented in the order taken. All photos were taken using negative film and scanned on a Nikon scanner. This trip was organized and led by Nomadic Expeditions. More pictures of Mongolia will soon be available in other galleries. All photos are Copyright 2008 Larry Lenon All Rights Reserved. Some pictures are not for sale. Watermarks will not appear on prints or downloads ordered through SmugMug. Questions ? Comments ? Email me!
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Mongolia 2008 With Erdene Zuu Monastery now in the background, here in the late 1220's, over 350 years before the monastery was constructed, once stood the capital of Chinggis Khaan's empire, Karakorum. The city was built by his son Ogedei Khaan after Chinggis died. Central Mongolia August 26
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Mongolia 2008 With Erdene Zuu Monastery now in the background, here in the late 1220's, over 350 years before the monastery was constructed, once stood the capital of Chinggis Khaan's empire, Karakorum. The city was built by his son Ogedei Khaan after Chinggis died. Central Mongolia August 26

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  • Mongolia 2008 In the central temple, Zuu of Buddha, is Amitabha (Abida). Erdene Zuu Monastery. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 Also in the central temple, Zuu of Buddha, is this ceremonial mask of Mahakala. Erdene Zuu Monastery. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 In the temple to the East, Zuun Zuu, is Avalokitesvara (left), adolescent Buddha Sakyamuni (center), and Je Tsongkhapa (right). Erdene Zuu Monastery. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 With Erdene Zuu Monastery now in the background, here in the late 1220's, over 350 years before the monastery was constructed, once stood the capital of Chinggis Khaan's empire, Karakorum. The city was built by his son Ogedei Khaan after Chinggis died. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 Dating from 1235, this is alleged to be part of the foundation of the palace of Ogedei Khan (Chinggis Khaan's son) in Karakorum, a two-story, 27,000 square foot residence built on 64 columns. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 Roof tiles dating from 1235 of the alleged palace of Ogedei Khan in Karakorum. In 1266 Kublai Khaan moved the capital to what is now Beijing. Abandoned by Mongolians, Karakorum was demolished by Manchurians in 1388, thus providing the building blocks for Erdene Zuu Monastery 200 years later. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 Four stone turtles marked the borders of Karakorum. This one and one other one remain. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 One of about two dozen kites attracted to carrion along side the road near Shar Bulgiyn davaa (pass) a little more than halfway between Karakorum and Tsetserleg. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 Nomadic horse herder about 10.5 miles east of Tsetserleg. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 The ruins of one of the five Buddhist temples making up the Zayain Gegeenii Sum monastery in Tsetserleg, built in 1586. This temple was destroyed during the Communist purges in the late 1930's. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 These three temples of the Zayain Gegeenii Sum monastery in Tsetserleg escaped the purges because they were made into a museum. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 Display in the Museum of Arkhangai Aimag, which used to be the Zayain Gegeenii Sum monastery, in Tsetserleg. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 Display in the Museum of Arkhangai Aimag, which used to be the Zayain Gegeenii Sum monastery, in Tsetserleg. Please leave a comment or send e-mail if you know what this is. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 Daily market stall housed in a large shipping container in Tsetserleg. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 Western suburbs of Tsetserleg, on our way NW to Taikhar Rock. Where there is a ger and a house in the same compound, residents live in the ger in the summer and in the wooden house in the winter. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 Taykhar Ger Camp at Taikhar Chuluu Rock (in the background), just east of Ikh-Tamir and about 15.5 miles NW of Tsetserleg. Central Mongolia August 26
  • Mongolia 2008 Next morning at Taikhar Chuluu Rock, about 15.5 miles NW of Tsetserleg. Central Mongolia August 27
  • Mongolia 2008 Gers with wind turbine (with the tail fin), satellite dish, and small solar panel, about 26 miles NW of Taikhar Rock. Central Mongolia August 27
  • Mongolia 2008 Selling horse mare milk along the roadside, about 36 miles NW of Taikhar Rock. Central Mongolia August 27
  • Mongolia 2008 Herders on horseback with their goats where route A0603 crosses the Chuluut River, about 23 miles east of Tariat. Central Mongolia August 27
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