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The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, part of the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, is a 40-metre (130 ft) tall, stainless steel statue of Genghis Khan on horseback and the world's tallest equestrian statue.
Jan 31, 2011 · In 2008, a giant statue of Khan riding a horse was erected fifty-four kilometers from the capital Ulaanbaatar. At forty meters high, it is the world’s largest equestrian statue and stands...
Sep 22, 2019 · This 40 meter (131 foot) tall equestrian statue of Genghis Khan (r. 1206-1227 CE) was erected in 2008 CE. The statue stands on top of the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, on the bank of the Tuul River near Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.
Mar 4, 2024 · The statue of Genghis Khan in Mongolia serves not only as a symbol of national pride but also as a major tourist attraction, drawing visitors to learn about Genghis Khan’s remarkable achievements and the nomadic way of life that characterized the Mongolian steppes during that era.
The gigantic steel equine statue mounted by Genghis Khan himself is the largest statue of an equestrian in the world. This 40 m tall statue is located on a hillside on the bank of the Tuul River in an area called Tsonjin Boldog and connected to capital Ulaanbaatar by 54 km paved road.
Sep 29, 2023 · Nestled within the vast Mongolian steppes, where history whispers through the winds, stands a monumental tribute to a legendary conqueror. The Genghis Khan Statue, a colossal equestrian monument, beckons travelers to the heart of Mongolia.
Genghis Khan (born Temüjin; c. 1162 – August 1227), also known as Chinggis Khan, was the founder and first khan of the Mongol Empire. After spending most of his life uniting the Mongol tribes, he launched a series of military campaigns, conquering large parts of China and Central Asia.
This statue has been built in Tsonjin Boldog, on the bank of the Tuul River, some 50 kilometres from the capital of Ulan Bator. It is right on the spot where, according to legend, Genghis Khan found a golden whip.
Ghenghis Khan on his horseback currently holds the record for the highest equestrian statue in the world and visitors can climb to the top of the horse head to get a closer look at the khan himself and see the beautiful landscape of Tsonjin Boldog and the Tuul River.
Genghis Khan (born 1162, near Lake Baikal, Mongolia—died August 18, 1227) was a Mongolian warrior-ruler, one of the most famous conquerors of history, who consolidated tribes into a unified Mongolia and then extended his empire across Asia to the Adriatic Sea.
