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  2. Architecture of Mongolia - Wikipedia

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    Mongolian artist and art historian N. Chultem identified three styles of traditional Mongolian architecture (Mongolian, Tibetan and Chinese), alone or in combination. Batu-Tsagaan (1654), designed by Zanabazar, was an early quadratic temple. The Dashchoilin Khiid monastery in Ulaanbaatar is an example of yurt-style architecture.

  3. Government Palace (Mongolia) - Wikipedia

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    The Government Palace (Mongolian: Засгийн газрын ордон, romanized: Zasgiin gazriin ordon), also known as the State Palace, is located on the north side of Sükhbaatar Square in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It houses various state organs such as the State Great Khural and offices of its members, as well as the offices of the ...

  4. Yurt - Wikipedia

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    Also the shapes, colors, and ornaments of the wooden elements—toono, pillars, and poles of the Mongolian yurt—are in accord with the artistic style found in Buddhist monasteries in Mongolia. Such yurts are called "uyangiin ger", literally meaning "home of lyrics" or "home of melodies". [citation needed]

  5. List of historical cities and towns of Mongolia - Wikipedia

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    This is a List of historical cities and towns of Mongolia. Mongolia is a landlocked country in East and Central Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east and west. Ulaanbataar, the capital and largest city, is home to about 45% of the population.

  6. Mongolian nobility - Wikipedia

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    Nokud, the basic troop unit of the Mongolian army, Mongol warriors themselves were, considered nokud, for example. Kheshig, an imperial guard unit, composed of nobility and nokuds. Cherbi, a title for a Kheshig commander. Bahadur, noble Mongol warriors, of whom were likely to be drafted into the Kheshig. Yurtchi, the quartermaster for an Ordu ...

  7. Culture of Mongolia - Wikipedia

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    Mongolian culture is also known for its distinctive architectural style, which reflects the country's nomadic tradition and its harsh weather during the winter months and rugged landscape. Mongolian homes or known as "ger" circular in shape and are constructed using a variety of materials including felt and wooden parts.

  8. Mongolia ex-PM bought NYC apartments with embezzled mining ...

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    Batbold served as Mongolia's prime minister from 2009 to 2012 and is currently serving in the country's parliament. His lawyers said in a 2020 court filing in a separate civil case that Batbold ...

  9. White House of Choghtu Khong Tayiji - Wikipedia

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    The White House of Choghtu Khong Tayiji or White House of Tsogt, also known as the White Castle (Mongolian: Цогтын цагаан байшин, Tsogtyn tsagaan baishin), is a building located in the Dashinchilen sum of Bulgan Aimag, Mongolia. It was built in 1601 by Mongol noble Choghtu Khong Tayiji. [1]