The history of civilizations is created by peoples and nations. The contribution made by Mongolian people to the civilization of mankind is significant, but mysterious. Both western and oriental scholars recognize the mysterious nature of the issues involved. How a united Mongolian empire emerged out of the blue in the 13th century to establish a [...]

The priority in economics for Genghis Khan was animal husbandry, the way of life for steppe nomads. In his teaching, he emphasized the balance between livestock and pasture. Obviously, he prioritized horses and he provided advice on how to take care of the army’s horses. He established a general and united taxation system. In the [...]

Conquest over the Merkid In 1185, a group of bandits from the Merkid tribe abducted Temujin’s wife Borte from their ger. Temujin was able to flee into the countryside. Temujin enlisted the help of Ong Khan, whom he had previously formed a strategic alliance with. Together with his friend Jamuka and an army they launched [...]

The yurt or, as Mongolian’s call it, “ger” is an amazing product of the nomadic style of life, which has been transformed into present form and design over three thousand years. The Mongolian yurt has always been an important part of nomadic life as a dwelling place. The origins of the yurt go back to [...]

Arkhangai is a volcanic region with numerous faults and gorges, some of which, in the Orkhon valley for exampel, are 10 to 20 metres deep. Approximately 180 kilometres north-west of Tsetserleg8 in Tariat sum, is a magnifficent region of extinct volcanoes. The highest, the Khorgiin Togoo. The lake Terkhiin Tsagaan : In the middle of [...]

The Mongolian National Song and Dance Academic Ensemble was founded in 1945. Nowadays altogether 178 people are working in the Ensemble including 33 singers, 70 musicians, 40 dancers, contortionists and throat singers with high professional skills who are specially trained. For half century The Mongolian State Song and Dance Academic Ensemble is contributing to the [...]

Before waging war, Genghis Khan closely studied the power and size of the army, its arms and weapons, people’s attitude and moral of the target state, pastureland and weather on the way to reach the destination. He also was a spiritual man and believed that he needed to meditate on Burkhan Khaldun mountain before engaging [...]

The main part of Mongolian livestock is the sheep flock. Sheep herding in Mongolia is one of the biggest in the world. By number of sheep per population Mongolia is the third after Australia and New Zealand.Mongolia has about 15 million of sheep. Annual demand of Mongolia in mutton is 5 million head of sheep. [...]

Mongolian Gobi has high mountains, springs, sands, steppe lands and rich animal kingdom, and has been inhabited since ancient times. You will see there an eternally clear sky, blue mirages, golden sands and boundlessly expansive steppe lands. The Gobi houses enormous wealth including numerous rare animal species: the mountain sheep, ibex, snow leopard, lynx, wild [...]

Mongolian hotpot can be made from either mutton or goat meat. Firstly, the meat is cut into pieces. Secondly, a little water is poured into a special metal container into which the meat, heated stone, salt, vegetables like potato, beat, and onion, and their spices. The container is neatly covered with its lid and put [...]