The Sacrificial Deer Stone Monuments
The Deer Stone is the Eurasian steppe's most notable Late Bronze Age stone structure.
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The Deer Stone Monuments were built for sacrificial purposes. It is adorned with various sets of embellishments and depictions of warrior heroes.
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During the 45th extended session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Deer Stone Monuments and Related Bronze Age Sites in Mongolia were added to the World Heritage List.
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The deer stone complexes, significant archaeological sites, can be found at three distinct locations: Uushigiin Ovor, Jargalatyn Am, and Tsatsyn Denj.
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Over 1,650 deer stone monuments have been documented across Eurasia, with Mongolia holding 80%. These monuments are scattered throughout Mongolian provinces like Altai, Khangai Mountains, Arkhangai, Khuvsgul, Khovd, Bayan-Ulgii, and Bayankhongor.
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Deer stones are categorized into three groups based on their shape, representation of reality, and geographical spread. The Mongol-Transbaikalian type is known for its intricately carved depictions of deer.
The Sayan-Altai type is known for its animal imagery, while the Eurasian type does not feature any animal depictions.
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The deer stone monuments found in Mongolia clearly represent humans. They prominently display a man's face along with various accessories and animals like deer, horses, hogs, and birds.
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Deer stone statues are made from granite, sandstone, and marble. They have an average height of more than 1-4 m, a thickness of 20-40 cm, a width of 30-1000 cm, and a weight of roughly 0.5-4 tons.
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It is constructed by painting, carving, and combining sculpture techniques.
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Bronze age complex site with deer stones at Uushigiin uvur
The Uushigiin Uvur site, located on the slope of Uushig Mountain, is an ancient complex in Burentogtokh soum, Khuvsgul province, situated 18 kilometres west of Murun town. This historical site features deer stones from the Bronze Age.
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The area is dotted with many burial mounds and deer stones, with a specific arrangement of about 30 deer stones aligned in a row.
The 14th deer stone is exquisitely carved, featuring a human face with distinct Mongoloid characteristics such as small eyes, square cheeks, and a broad forehead.
A necklace hangs from the person's face, and 14 large and small deer are depicted looking up to the sky. There are also carved belts with ornaments that come with hoes, and sledgehammers.
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Bronze age complex site with deer stones at Jargalantyn am
The monument is located near the Khanui River in the Undur-Ulaan soum of Arkhangai province, and it consists of 30 deer stone statues, various graves and slab burials.
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It's not just huge and uniquely designed; it's also a timeless classic. An instance of this type of monument was discovered in Mongolia.
The deer stone statues at the mouth of Ikh Jargalant are particularly artistic and elaborate. They portray wild creatures such as deer, sable, and tiger and various forms of weaponry such as belts, knives, bows, and arrows. Furthermore, massive statues stand between 1 and 4 meters tall and weigh between 0.5 and 4 tons.
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Bronze age complex site with deer stones at Tsatsiin denj
The Tsatsiin Denj site is a Bronze Age complex that features deer stones. Around 100 deer stone statues have been found in the Ikh Tamir and Batsengel soums in Arkhangai Province and the Tamir River Valley.
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Tsatsiin Denj's monument with deer statues is the most visible example of Khoid Tamir River deer statues. The monument is located 40 kilometers west of Batsengel Soum's center.
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The Khoid Tamir River deer stone monument spans 45,000 hectares. The deer stone statue is notable for its ocher paint, which uniquely represents the overall body of five prick-eared horses.
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The deer stone statue is a significant cultural heritage representing the ancient nomad's lifestyle, worldview, and worship practices in history, science, and art.
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