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MGe 1155 images Created 19 May 2021

MGe - Mongolia - Archeology + Gobi Desert
Description: Mongolian archaeology expedition + a Nat Geo Expeditions tour to Gobi Desert and other mountain areas of Mongolia as part of a Nat Geo Magazine assignment. (digital)
Details: Photos captured in Mongolia from 2006 to 2011 

This is part of the AlpenImage Photography Archive, a vast image collection from around the world shot by Gordon Wiltsie. For more information about this gallery, or to browse the entire archive explore our interactive database at https://www.alpenimage.com/database
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  • Ornately sculpted altars & deities in Choijinlam Temple, a rare, remaining Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia, a country where monks and lamas were executed after communist takeover.  The religion is making a resurgence after independence
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  • Buddha figure in Choijinlam Temple, a rare, remaining Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia, a country where monks and lamas were executed after communist takeover.  The religion is making a resurgence after independence
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  • Wrathful & protective deities in Choijinlam Temple, a rare, remaining Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia.  During the country's Soviet occupation, religion was discouraged and thousands of monks and lamas were executed.  The religion is making a resurgence after independence.
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  • Temple of the Yadam at Choijin Lama Temple, a rare, remaining Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia, a country where monks and lamas were executed after communist takeover.  The religion is making a resurgence after independence
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  • A modern Mongolian visitor makes a cell phone call from the Temple of the Yadam at Choijin Lama Temple, a rare, remaining Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary in Ulaanbaator.  During the country's Soviet occupation, religion was discouraged and thousands of monks and lamas were executed.  The religion is making a resurgence after independence.
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  • Choijinlam Temple, a rare, remaining Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia. During the country's Soviet occupation, religion was discouraged and thousands of monks and lamas were executed.  The religion is making a resurgence after independence.
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  • Buddha figures in Choijinlam Temple, a rare, remaining Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia. During the country's Soviet occupation, religion was discouraged and thousands of monks and lamas were executed.  The religion is making a resurgence after independence.
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  • Doorknob at Choijinlam Temple, a rare, remaining Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia.  During the country's Soviet occupation, religion was discouraged and thousands of monks and lamas were executed.  The religion is making a resurgence after independence.
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  • Protective "singha" lion outside Choijinlam Temple, a rare, remaining Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia, a country where monks and lamas were executed after communist takeover.  The religion is making a resurgence after independence
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  • A protective "singha" lion outside Choijinlam Temple, a rare, remaining Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia. During the country's Soviet occupation, religion was discouraged and thousands of monks and lamas were executed.  The religion is making a resurgence after independence.
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  • Choijinlam Temple, a rare, remaining Tibetan Buddhist sanctuary in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia, a country where monks and lamas were executed after communist takeover.  The religion is making a resurgence after independence
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  • This modern restaurant in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia, (which is closed for the morning) is known for strong beer and scantily-clad waitresses.
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  • Stone painting at Ganden Monastery in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia.
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  • A traditional nomadic ger contrasts with modern high-rise buildings in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia
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  • Traditional nomadic ger & modern high-rise buildings in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia
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  • A traditional nomadic ger contrasts with modern high-rise buildings in Ulaanbaator, Mongolia
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  • Mysterious, 2700+ year-old, Bronze Age deer stones at Ushkin Uver site near Muren, Mongolia
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  • Enkhbold, driver for National Geographic photo team during 2006 archaeology expedition near Muren, Mongolia
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  • Back street in Muren, Mongolia
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  • Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, a salt-water sink that gaining infamy in 2005 as a site of massive bird kills from avian flu.  Ulaan Tolgoi, a major deer stone site lies just west of the lake.
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  • Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, a salt-water sink that gaining infamy in 2005 as a site of massive bird kills from avian flu.  Ulaan Tolgoi, a major deer stone site lies just west of the lake.
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  • Wildflowers grow above an archaeologists' camp at Ulaan Tolgoi ("Red Hill"), west of Lake Erkhel and north of Muren, Mongolia.
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  • L to R: (Standing:) Francis Allard, Tsel Ayush, Christie Leece, Erika Maggiore, Laura Short, Amra, Ulzii (Paula's asst. cook), Oyumaa (botanist for Muren), Paula dePriest, Oyunbileg (botanist), Jamsranjav Bayarsaikhan ("Bayaraa"), Batjargal Khadbaatar ("Khada"), Bajinnyam Tserennyam ("Tseeree") (driver), Hatbaatar (Paula's driver), Tovuudorj Sanjmyatov ("Sasha"), Marion Sakura. (Seated: Adiyabold Namkhai ("Adiya"), Nick Wiltsie, Oyun Mendbayar ("Mende"), Tsogtbayar Tsolmon ("Tsoomoo"), Batbold Onolbaator ("Onoloo"), Francis's driver, Sosorbaram Tsogtgerel ("Tsogoo") (driver), Dvaanyam Amartuvshin ("Amraa") (cook).<br />
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  • 2700+ year-old, bronze age Deer Stone at Ulaan Tolgai site near Lake Erkhel & Moron, Mongolia.  A "khirigsuur" burial mound of similar age is in the background.
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  • A 2700+ year-old, bronze age Deer Stone stands on a hill called Ulaan Tolgoi ("Red Hill"), near Lake Erkhel & Muren, Mongolia.
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  • A 2700+ year-old, bronze age Deer Stone stands on a hill called Ulaan Tolgoi ("Red Hill"), near Lake Erkhel & Muren, Mongolia.
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  • Dr. William Fitzhugh unearths ancient charred bones in a 2700+ year-old, bronze age  "khirigsuur" burial mound at Ulaan Tolgoi archaeological site near Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, Mongolia.  Tsogtbayar Tsolmon ("Tsoomoo") & Christie Leece background.  (Nick Wiltsie's hand).
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  • Mongolian archaeologist Jamsranjav Bayarsaikhan ("Bayaraa") unearths ancient horse skull in a 2700+ year-old, bronze age  "khirigsuur" burial mound at Ulaan Tolgoi archaeological site near Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, Mongolia.
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  • Mongolian archaeologist Jamsranjav Bayarsaikhan ("Bayaraa") unearths ancient horse skull in a 2700+ year-old, bronze age  "khirigsuur" burial mound at Ulaan Tolgoi archaeological site near Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, Mongolia., Mongolia., Mongolia.  A deer stone of similar age is in the background.
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  • Smithsonian archaeologist Dr. William Fitzhugh take compass bearing on the orientation of an ancient horse skull in a 2700+ year-old, bronze age  "khirigsuur" burial mound at Ulaan Tolgoi site near Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, Mongolia.
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  • An ancient horse skull lies in a 2700+ year-old, bronze age  "khirigsuur" burial mound at Ulaan Tolgoi archaeological site near Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, Mongolia.  The site is associated with mysterious deer stone monuments.
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  • Mongolian archaeologist Tovuudorj Sanjmyatov ("Sasha") (MR) sketches carvings on a 2700+ year-old, bronze age deer stone monument at Ulaan Tolgai archaeological site near Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, Mongolia.  Sasha is a pioneer Mongolian researcher, who did much work and publication during the Soviet era.  <br />
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  • Mongolian archaeologist Tovuudorj Sanjmyatov ("Sasha") (MR) sketches carvings on a 2700+ year-old, bronze age deer stone monument at Ulaan Tolgai archaeological site near Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, Mongolia.  Sasha is a pioneer Mongolian researcher, who did much work and publication during the Soviet era.   <br />
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  • Mongolian archaeologist Tovuudorj Sanjmyatov ("Sasha") (MR) sketches carvings on a 2700+ year-old, bronze age deer stone monument at Ulaan Tolgai archaeological site near Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, Mongolia.   <br />
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  • Mongolian archaeologist Tovuudorj Sanjmyatov ("Sasha") (MR) sketches carvings on a 2700+ year-old, bronze age deer stone monument at Ulaan Tolgoi archaeological site near Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, Mongolia.
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  • Mongolian archaeologist Tovuudorj Sanjmyatov ("Sasha") (MR) studies carvings on a 2700+ year-old, bronze age deer stone monument at Ulaan Tolgoi archaeological site near Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, Mongolia.   Sasha is a renowned pioneer of Mongolian archaeology, some of it pursued & published during Soviet era.
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  • Archaeologist Dr. William Fitzhugh points out carvings on a 2700+ year-old, bronze age deer stone to visitors to his site at Ulaan Tolgai,  near Lake Erkhel & Muren, Mongolia. <br />
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  • Mongolian archaeologist Tovuudorj Sanjmyatov ("Sasha") (MR) replants vegetation at a 2700+ year-old, bronze age deer stone site at Ulaan Tolgoi, near Lake Erkhel, north of Muren, Mongolia.  Christina Leece bkg.
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  • MONTOLIAN NAADAM FESTIVAL. Young, costumed bareback riders approach end of a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Young, costumed bareback riders approach end of a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Young nomadic herders at a naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Nomadic herder at a naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Nick Wiltsie at a naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Spectators on motorcyles lead children racing bareback on 20km horse race at a naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia.
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  • Young, costumed bareback riders approach end of a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Young, costumed bareback riders approach finish line of a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Young, costumed bareback riders approach finish line of a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • A young, costumed bareback rider approaches finish line of a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Young, costumed bareback riders approach the end of a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia.
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  • Young, costumed bareback riders approach the finish line of a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia.
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  • Young, costumed bareback riders approach finish line of a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Young, costumed bareback riders approach finish line of a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Young, costumed bareback riders approach the finish line of a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia.
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  • Young bareback rider on his family's stallion after a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • A father tends to his family's horses after his costumed children rode  bareback in a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • A father tends to his family's horses after his children rode  bareback in a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.  Motorcycles are a sign of changing times.
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  • Nomadic herders tend to their family's stallions after a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia.
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  • Nomadic herders tend to their family's stallions after a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote passnear Muren, Mongolia.
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  • Young, costumed, bareback boys & girls after a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia.
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  • Young, costumed boys & girls - some bareback- after a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Young, costumed riders - some bareback- after a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia.
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  • Nomadic herders at a naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Nomadic herders at a naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • Nomadic herders at a naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • A young nomadic herder naps on his horse during a naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia.
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  • Young nomadic herders on his horses during a naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • The Father of a young Naadam racer carries his son and friends on his motorcyle at finish line of 20km horse race at a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia.
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  • A youngster relaxes on his father's motorcycle after riding bareback in a 20km horse race at a naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia. These Russian and Chinese made machines are a sign of rapid modernization in Mongolia's ancient nomadic culture.
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  • Young, costumed, bareback riders with older relatives after a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia. The motorcycle is a sign of rapid changes in their nomadic lifestyle.
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  • A father carries young bareback riders on his motorcyle at the finish line of a 20km horse race at a naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia. These Russian and Chinese made machines are a sign of rapid modernization in Mongolia's ancient nomadic culture.
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  • A clan elder (who is singing) leads young, costumed  winners of a 20km horseback raceat a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia. Many of the youngsters rode barefoot and bareback to save weight.
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  • MONGOLIA. Young, costumed  riders - some  bareback- after winning a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia. The horse's medals are from earlier races and are a great source of family honor.
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  • A young, costumed  rider poses after winning a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia. The horse's medals are from earlier races and are a great source of family honor. The medals are from his previous victories, during which he rode barefoot and bareback to save weight.
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  • MONGOLIA. A clan elder (carrying ceremonial, fermented mare's milk) leads young, costumed  winners - some who have ridden bareback- after a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass in Arbulag Sum, near Muren in Hovsgol Aimag, Mongolia. The medals on the horses are from earlier races and are a source of great family pride.
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  • A father gives his costumed son a sip of ceremonial, fermented mare's milk after he rode to victory in a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia. A victory in these competitions brings great family pride and to increase his odds, the boy rode barefoot and bareback.
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  • A proud father displays a plaque won by his costumed son, who rode bareback and barefoot in a 20km race at a traditional naadam festival near Muren, Mongolia. Victories in these competitions are a source of great family pride. (The medal on the horse is from an earlier race).
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  • A clan elder presents prizes after a traditional naadam festival on a remote pass near Muren, Mongolia.
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