The statue of Genghis Khan in Mongolia

On the banks of the Tuul River, which is 54 km east of Ulaanbaatar, there is a majestic forty-meter statue of Genghis Khan sitting on a horse - the tallest equestrian statue in the world. There are 36 columns around it, symbolizing 36 khans who headed Mongolia after Genghis Khan. The statue of Genghis Khan is considered one of the nine wonders of Mongolia and the main symbol of the state. For the entire Mongolian people, this monument is of great importance, because for them Genghis Khan is the person from whom the history of the nation begins. The monument to Genghis Khan is more than just a statue. It is installed on a round base with a diameter of 30 meters and a height of 10 m. Plus, the equestrian statue itself is hollow and consists of two floors. Inside the complex there are several interesting objects that are definitely worth a visit. The pedestal housed a historical museum dedicated to the Mongol khans; a huge map on which you can trace all the conquests of the great Genghis Khan; art Gallery; conference hall; several restaurants; souvenir shop. The opening of the monument, which took 250 tons of stainless steel, took place in 2008 after three years of construction. To date, the statue of Genghis Khan is one of the most popular attractions in Mongolia. The place where the huge steel Genghis Khan rises on the hill has its own history associated with the great warrior. According to legend, it is here that the history of the Mongol Empire as a whole begins. In 1177, the young Temujin, who in the future took the name of Genghis Khan, discovered a golden whip on the top of a hill, which symbolized good luck. For Temujin, this find was a sign that the gods favor him in fulfilling his dream of uniting the Mongols scattered around the nomadic tribes. He fulfilled his plan: in 1206, the Great Mongol Empire was formed by his forces, and a copy of the famous golden whip can still be seen inside the base of the statue. In addition to the whip in the tourist complex, the visitor is invited to take the elevator to the observation deck located in the head of Genghis Khan's horse. From there, from a thirty-meter height, a stunning view of the mountains and plains, the endless bewitching Mongolian steppes opens up. #ulaanbaatar #mongolia