Chinggis Khaan National Museum
Чингис хаан Үндэсний музей | |
 Museum from the south, 2023 | |
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| Established | October 2022 |
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| Location | Chingeltei, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Coordinates | 47°55′21.1″N 106°54′53.7″E / 47.922528°N 106.914917°E |
| Type | museum |
| Website | Official website |
The Chinggis Khaan National Museum (Mongolian: Чингис хаан Үндэсний музей) is a museum in Chingeltei, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia about Genghis Khan.
History
[edit]The groundbreaking of the museum was held in 2020 at the site where the old building of the Mongolian Natural History Museum used to stand.[1] The museum was opened in October 2022.[2] On 29 December 2023, the museum opened its research library.[3] On 30 January 2024, the museum was featured as one of the 20 cultural hotspots to visit in 2024 by Best of the World of National Geographic.[4]
Architecture
[edit]The museum is housed in a 9-story building. The main gate of the museum resembles a Paiza and the top part resembles a yurt.[5] The museum also houses a research library with a collection of more than 6,000 volumes.[3]
Exhibitions
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The museum exhibits more than 10,000 artifacts. More than 85% of them are the original ones.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "How To Visit The Chinggis Khaan Museum In Ulaanbaatar". Meanwhile in Mongolia. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ Zardykhan, Zhar (20 October 2022). "From 'forerunner' to 'a puppy': How Mongolia got hooked on Russia's 'Pivot to Asia'". GlobalVoices. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ^ a b B., Ooluun (3 January 2024). "Chinggis Khaan National Museum Opens its Research Library". Mongolian National News Agency. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ М., Самбууням (25 March 2024). "National Geographic Names Chinggis Khaan National Museum the Best Cultural Spot". Mongolian National News Agency. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Mongolia's Must-See History". Nomadic Expeditions. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
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