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Genghis KhanGenghis Khan

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Genghis Khan was born around 1155,near Genghis Khan was born around 1155,near Baikal Lake (in present Russia)Baikal Lake (in present Russia)

Mongolian warrior and ruler Genghis Khan Mongolian warrior and ruler Genghis Khan created the largest empire in the world, the created the largest empire in the world, the Mongol Empire, by destroying individual Mongol Empire, by destroying individual tribes in Northeast Asiatribes in Northeast Asia

He was taller that normal stature, he had wide head, strong jaw and penetrating eyes and in addition the cruelty that he distributed with his sword instilled fear in his enemies 

The Genghis Khan Statue on horseback is 40 meters tall,situated on the bank of the Tuul River, where according to legend, he found a golden whip

He died on August 18 He died on August 18 12271227  The Mongol Empire The Mongol Empire was distributed between was distributed between his three childrenhis three children

Genghis Khan was Genghis Khan was buried with his sword buried with his sword The Mongol Empire The Mongol Empire disappeared in 1368disappeared in 1368

Travelers in Mongolia should not pass by an ovoo without stopping. They are expected to stop and circle the ovoo three times in a clockwise direction. They should pick up a rock from the ground and add it to the pile before leaving. Also, travelers may leave offerings in the form of money, milk…

Worshippers place a tree branch or stick in the ovoo and tie a blue khadag, (a ceremonial silk scarf) to the branch. They then light a fire and make food offerings, followed by a ceremonial dance and prayers

Ovoos (Mongolian: овоо ) are often found at the top of mountains and high places and at borders and cross-roads. They serve to help travelers in a country with few roads and fewer signs

The statue is covered with 250 tons of stainless steel and symbolically pointed south toward China

It was designed by sculptor Erdembileg and architect Enkhjargal and erected in 2008

There is on top of the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, a visitor center, itself 10 meters tall, with 36 columns representing the 36 khans from Genghis to Ligdan Khan.

Visitors take a lift to the head of the horse,through its chest and neck, where they can have a panoramic view.

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Music: Dsadasd (Mongolian)

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