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The Burkhan Khaldun (Cyrillic: Бурхан Халдун) is one of the Khentii Mountains in the Khentii Province of northeastern Mongolia. The mountain or its locality is believed to be the birthplace of Genghis Khan as well as his tomb. It is also the birthplace of one of his most successful generals, Subutai.
Jul 4, 2015 · Burkhan Khaldun is associated with the worship of sacred mountains, rivers and ovoo-s (shamanic rock cairns), in which ceremonies have been shaped by a fusion of ancient shamanic and Buddhist practices. The site is also believed to be the place of Genghis Khan’s birth and burial.
Jul 28, 2023 · The Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area is a sacred mountain near where Genghis Khan was born and died. It is possible that his unmarked grave is hidden there, but the exact location is a mystery and a taboo.
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Folklore holds that Genghis Khan was buried on a peak in the Khentii Mountains called Burkhan Khaldun, roughly 160km north-east of Ulaanbaatar. He had hidden from enemies on that mountain as a...
Located in North-East Mongolia, the Great Burkhan Khaldun Mountain and its surrounding sacred landscape was inscribed as a cultural property on the World Heritage List in 2015, meeting criteria...
The permanently snow-capped Burkhan Khaldun is one of four sacred mountains of that period when official status was given to the long-standing shamanic traditions of mountain worship by the nomadic peoples. It also is the reputed burial site of Chinggis Khan. The landscape further holds a pilgrimage path and three major stone ovoo-s.
Elevation: Standing at 2,826 meters (9,272 feet) above sea level, Burkhan Khaldun offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Wildlife: The mountain is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including wild horses, ibex, and eagles.
