The Symbols of Ancient Mongolia

The Sun and Moon have held a prominent place in the worldview of Eastern cultures since ancient times. These celestial bodies symbolize power and divine forces, influencing many aspects of life.

The first nomadic empire, Hun, was elevated by Modun as the Chanyu (Great King), who highlighted that he worshipped the sun in the morning and the moon in the evening.

The carpet is a unique example of ancient nomadic art.

In its original form, the carpet was covered with red silk and fringed with dark brown silk; onto the red silk, geometric designs and nine trees were embroidered, and between these trees, 18 animals were depicted fighting in pairs.

These jade ornaments were excavated from a Hun tomb at the Noyon Mountain site in 1924 by the expedition team of P. K. Kozlov. 

In its center the crown has a phoenix - a mythical sacred firebird which is holding a precious stone in its mouth. Along with the phoenix, the crown is decorated with a plant motif.

This silver deer is adorned with intricate gold accents on its horns, head, ears, neck, tail, and body. The deer's ears are winged, and the front of its body features a plant flower pattern. 

One horn is broken, the other present with a remarkable six separate pieces, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship.

A memorial complex consisting of the stele of Kultigin Statue, who served as an advisor to khans of the Turkic Khaganate, and a place of sacrifice is located in the region of Khashaat sum in the Arkhangai province.

It lies about 47 km north of Kharhorin on the east bank of the Old Orhon River and the west side of Lake Tsaidam. The ceiling is 3.3 meters tall, and on three sides, there are 68 lines and 10,000 characters of Runic script.

In 2014, the museum excavated at the Airgiin Gozgor in the Jargalant sum of Orhon Province.

Among the finds there was a sketch of seven ankles on the surface of the sheep, decorated with a triangle rows cornered along the edge of the camel.