Chinggis Khaan National Museum
I had to guess the origin and use of these artefacts and relics found in this brand new museum inContinue Reading
Tag: Mongolia
National Museum of Mongolia – Traditional Clothings and Jewellery
The Mongolian ethnic group was formed in the 13th century and now consists of 2 nationalities and more than 20Continue Reading
National Museum of Mongolia – Traditional Dwelling and Livelihood
The geographical location and the harsh climates make Mongolians tough and adaptable to all kinds of conditions their surrounding throwsContinue Reading
National Museum of Mongolia – Traditional Culture
Mongolians have formed a pattern of nomadic culture due to many factors such as agriculture, natural and climatic features, waysContinue Reading
National Museum of Mongolia – Mongols under Foreign Rule (1368-1911)
This post examines the period between 1368-1911, when the Mongols were under foreign rule, mainly by the Manchus.
National Museum of Mongolia – Here Comes the Mongolian Hordes! (1206-1368)
Finally we came to the section which was the most interesting part of the history and the period we mostContinue Reading
National Museum of Mongolia – Ancient States before Genghis Khan (87-1234)
In 93 AD the Xianbei 鮮卑, an ancient Mongolian nomadic tribe, defeated the Xiongnu, replacing the empire with its ownContinue Reading
National Museum of Mongolia – Prehistoric to Xiongnu Empire (13th Century BC – 1st Century AD)
When I mention Xiongnu, what comes to mind? Mulan or savage warriors on horseback? Blame Disney for distorting the imageryContinue Reading
National Museum of Mongolia – Road From Communism to Democracy (1911-1995)
Between 1911 and 1921, Mongolians struggled to free themselves from Chinese domination, appealing to Western nations, Japan and Russia forContinue Reading
First Time in Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia is divided into Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region under China, and Outer Mongolia, the original Mongolia founded by GenghisContinue Reading