Getting There
You can drive there
What to Expect
Burhan Khaldun Mountain is part of the Khan Khentii Strict protected area, located in Khentii Province. Archaeologists found over 800 burial sites in this mountain. It is considered to be the birthplace of Chinggis khaan, as well as one of the rumored locations of his tomb. The elevation of the mountain is 2350 meters above sea level. The mountain is home to many wild animals such as boars, wolves, foxes, moose and deer.
History
Temuujin survived thanks to this mountain when he escaped from Gurvan Merged for several times in his childhood. When he arrived from the mountain he ordered to worship it for all generations. For him who was worshipper of shamanism the mountain was not only great cliffs, swamps and taiga he believed that it had sacred spirit.
Therefore, the shrine of Burkhan Khaldun is at the foot of it but not on the top because people believe that there is a burial of dignitaries so it must be kept in secret and it is forbidden to climb the mountain. Burkhan Khaldun is one of four state worshipped mountains, therefore, black emblem of national is worshipped and celebrated at the level of the nation.
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