Genghis Kahn
This incredible monument to Genghis Khan is located 30 miles out of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital.
It’s a stainless steel statue of the man himself astride his war horse.
The whole construction is 130 Feet high and rises out of the steppe to face east, to ward off former enemies.
He was responsible for the slaughter of 40 million people.
Genghis Khan was the founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, which became the largest empire in history. He came to power by uniting many of the nomadic tribes of Northeast Asia. b. May 31, 1162, – d. August 25, 1227.
Great photo!
I’m curious…what era is the statue from? Is there a viewing point within? Wow!
Agree with Travel Luver. A Great photo!
The statue is built on top of a Museum.
The Country removed its Communist Government in 1989 – which is when construction started.
It was completed in 2008
Visitors to the statue can walk through the statue to the head of the horse There is also a lift / elevator if you are not inclined to tackle the steps.