Loading
Erdene Zuu Monastery Museum
Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape2004
UNESCO World Heritage
Erdene Zuu monastery was founded by King Avtai in 1586 and is the earliest surviving Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. Its 400x400m exterior boasts 108 stunning stupas (dome-shaped structures which served as shrines) and imposing gates on all sides.
Show lessRead more
Details
- Title: Erdene Zuu Monastery Museum
- Creator: Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape
- Date Created: 2004
- Location: Mongolia
- Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iii)(iv)
- Date of Inscription: 2004
- Category of Site: Cultural site
Get the app
Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more
You are all set!
Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.