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On the banks of the Tuul River, which is 54 km east of Ulaanbaatar, rises a majestic forty-meter statue of Genghis Khan sitting on a horse - the tallest equestrian statue in the world. There are 36 columns installed around it, symbolizing the 36 khans who led Mongolia after Genghis Khan.
There is not a person in the world who has not heard this name of the cruel Mongol conqueror, who conquered a huge part of the world in the 13th century; a warrior who sowed destruction and death around himself. But not everyone knows what an important role Genghis Khan played in the fate of Mongolia, because it was he who was the founder of the Mongol Empire, the most colossal of which humanity has never known in its entire history.
The statue of Genghis Khan is considered one of the nine wonders of Mongolia and the main symbol of the state. For everything Mongolian people this monument is of great importance, because for him Genghis Khan is the man with whom the history of the nation begins.
The statue of Genghis Khan is considered one of the nine wonders of Mongolia and the main symbol of the state.
The Genghis Khan monument 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 houses 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 room; several restaurants; billiards room; souvenir shop.
The opening of the monument, which took 250 tons of stainless steel, took place in 2008 after three years of construction. Today, 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, this is where the history of the Mongol Empire as a whole begins. In 1177, young Temujin, who would later take the name Genghis Khan, discovered a golden whip on the top of a hill, which symbolized good luck. For Temujin, this discovery became a sign that the gods favored him in realizing his dream of uniting the nomadic tribes of the Mongols scattered around him. He accomplished 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 today inside the base of the statue.
Mongolia: Genghis Khan country
In addition to the whip in the tourist complex, the visitor is invited to try dishes according to traditional Mongolian recipes, play a game of billiards, or take the elevator to the observation deck located in the head of Genghis Khan’s horse. From there, from a thirty-meter height, there is a stunning view of the mountains and plains, of the endless mesmerizing Mongolian steppes. This panorama is especially beautiful in spring, when tulips bloom everywhere.
Today, a theme park of the same name is being built around the statue of Genghis Khan, dedicated to the era of his reign and the peculiarities of life of the Mongolian people in those days. There is also a version that the future cultural and historical complex will be called “Golden Whip”. It is planned to divide the park into six parts: a warriors’ camp, a craftsmen’s camp, a shamans’ camp, a khan’s yurt, a cattle breeders’ camp and an educational camp. It is also planned to decorate the park with an artificial lake and set up an open-air theater. The total estimated area of the park is 212 hectares.
How to get there
The statue of Genghis Khan is located 54 km from Ulaanbaatar. Sightseeing buses run here. You can only get there on your own by car or taxi. The cost of visiting the complex is 8500 MNT.
Prices on the page are as of September 2018.
Coordinates: 47.80793, 107.53690
This is not a fake or photoshop, this is a real statue in Mongolia. It’s not hard to guess in honor of which person the Mongolian people decided to erect such a gigantic structure.... Three years ago, in the middle of the Mongolian steppe, a monument the height of a 13-story building rose. A statue of Genghis Khan was unveiled 50 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar. Millions of dollars have been invested in this figure of the great conqueror, whom the country has long used as a brand.
The equestrian statue of Genghis Khan is a symbol of the 800th anniversary of Mongolia. Many historians believe that the greatest conqueror of all times and peoples was not Alexander the Great, but Genghis Khan. Alexander inherited from his father strong army and a powerful state, and the great Mongol, starting from scratch, united the scattered steppe tribes and during the 21 years of his reign (1206 - 1227) created a huge power that occupied 22% of the entire Earth. His name - Genghis Khan Temujin - terrified many peoples of Eurasia, but for the Mongols the Great Khan was and remains the father of the nation. Next...
With all the veneration and respect for Genghis Khan, there are not many places and museums in Mongolia where tourists can study the history of the legendary commander. And now, 800 years after Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire, the national hero of the Mongols is back on horseback! A huge 40-meter equestrian statue, covered with 250 tons of stainless steel, rises on a windswept plateau. The statue of the great Mongol is installed on a 10-meter pedestal and is surrounded by 36 columns, symbolizing the 36 khans who ruled Mongolia after Genghis Khan. The construction of the monument was timed to coincide with the 800th anniversary of Mongolia, celebrated in 2006. On September 26, 2008, the inauguration of the equestrian statue of Genghis Khan took place in the presence of the President of Mongolia and other officials.
Genghis Khan statue- tourist center of Mongolia. The equestrian statue of Genghis Khan is not just a statue, but a two-story tourist complex. Inside the pedestal there is a museum, a giant map of Genghis Khan's conquests, an art gallery, a conference room, restaurants, a billiard room and a souvenir shop. Stairs and an elevator lead to an observation deck located at the horse's head, at a height of 30 meters. From here you can enjoy amazing views of the endless steppes of Mongolia. It is planned to build a theme park around the statue dedicated to the Mongolian life of the era of Genghis Khan. The park will consist of six sections: a warriors' camp, a craftsmen's camp, a shamans' camp, a khan's yurt, a cattle breeders' camp and an educational camp.
On the territory of the fenced complex stone wall, there will be a campsite of 200 yurts, a swimming pool, an open-air theater and a golf course. Besides, The steel statue of the commander will be covered with gold, so that it is better visible in the steppe. 100 thousand trees will be planted in the park. The place for the construction of the statue and the tourist complex was not chosen by chance: according to legend, it was here, 50 km away from Ulaanbaatar in the Tsonzhin-Boldog area, that the young man Temujin found a gilded whip, which helped him become Genghis Khan and conquer half the world.
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According to legend, in 1177, while still a youth, Temujin (the original name of Genghis Khan before his election as emperor at the kurultai of 1206) was returning home from Van Khan Toorila, a close friend of his father, from whom he asked for strength and help. And it was in this place where the statue is erected today that he found the whip - a symbol of success. This allowed him to unite the Mongol people, become Genghis Khan and conquer half the world.
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An observation deck is constructed in the horse's head, which can be reached by stairs or elevator. The site is located at an altitude of 30 m and offers an unforgettable view of the endless steppes of Mongolia.
The complex is still under construction and by 2012, according to the plan, there will be a yurt campsite with a swimming pool and a park. The entire area will be fenced with a stone wall. Construction of the main (southern) and northern gates is currently underway. 100,000 trees will be planted on the territory of the complex and there will be more than 800 guest yurts for visitors to the complex.
The Genghis Khan Statue complex will embody the traditions of national architecture and achievements modern architecture.
The authors of such a grandiose project are the famous sculptor D. Erdenebileg and architect J. Enkhzhargala. Examining the statue, you are amazed at the attention of the craftsmen to details. The inside of the equestrian statue is hollow and consists of two floors. There was space here not only for a conference hall, but also for a museum of the Xiongnu era, art gallery, a billiard room and even a restaurant! In addition, there is a huge map on which you can see all the territories that Genghis Khan managed to conquer during his reign, as well as a 2-meter golden whip!
The total area of the cultural and historical complex “Genghis Khan Statue” is 212 hectares.
The sight of this huge statue left me somewhat confused at first. In the middle of the endless steppes, so to speak, in an open field, a rider on a horse the size of a nine-story building stands and sparkles in the sun. Probably, all this fits perfectly into the Mongolian ideas about what a real monument should be like.
The 40-meter statue of this great commander is located in Tsonjin Boldog, on the banks of the Tuul River, about 50 km east of the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar.
It is considered the largest equestrian statue in the world and is the main attraction of the country.
According to legend, in 1177, it was here that Genghis Khan, who became the greatest khan and conquered almost the entire world, overcoming a difficult time after the death of his father, found a gilded whip on the way from his father’s friend. For the Mongols, finding a whip is considered a good omen, so they decided to locate the complex in this place.
The construction of this huge structure took about 300 tons of stainless steel.
The statue is located in the Genghis Khan complex, which is a 10-meter high tourist center. The building of the center is surrounded by 36 columns, which symbolize the khans of the Mongol Empire, starting from Genghis to Ligden Khan.
A steel statue of the great commander on a horse, under whose hooves there is a building in gothic style, is a symbol of conquered Europe.
By the way, this statue is included in the list of 9 wonders of Mongolia and is the national symbol of the state.
There is an observation deck in the horse's head, which anyone can reach by elevator or stairs through its chest and neck. The site is located at a height of 30 m above the ground and offers an extraordinary view of the vast expanses of Mongolia.
The equestrian statue itself is hollow inside and includes 2 floors.
The tourist center houses a souvenir shop, a museum of the Hun era, a conference hall, an art gallery, a billiard room and even a restaurant. There is also a huge map where you can see all the lands that were conquered by Genghis Khan during the years of his reign.
Of particular interest is the 2-meter golden whip
The official opening of the monument was timed to coincide with the celebration of the 800th anniversary of the formation of the Mongolian state.
Already this year, they plan to create an entire cultural, entertainment and business center on the territory of the complex. They also plan to plant about 10,000 trees and fence the entire territory of the complex with a stone wall. Around main square The statues will be located in 200 camps of yurts in the shape of horse brands, which were used by Mongol tribes in the 13th century. In addition, they plan to cover the steel statue of Genghis Khan with gold for better visibility in the steppe. Although, in my opinion, this building is difficult not to notice anyway. All this should improve the tourism industry in the country.
Like the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal or Great Wall, so the statue of Genghis Khan will become a symbol that all of Mongolia will be proud of.
The statue impressed with its simply incredible size. Of course, it will be even more interesting here when all the work is completed. Although the unfinished complex with a huge statue in the center is worth a look.
Quite recently in Mongolia, when it was ironically called the “16th Republic,” a strict taboo was placed on the name of Genghis Khan; his bright image, defamed and denigrated, was carefully erased from historical memory Mongolian peoples and instead of him the image of a savage, murderer, despot and sadist was persistently introduced.
But the slanderers tried in vain!
After gaining independence, Genghis Khan took his rightful place in the ideology of state building of a renewed Mongolia - national hero, leader, father of the nation. And today, the outstanding son of the Great Steppe inspires his glorious descendants - Buryats, Mongols, Kalmyks, Tuvans, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz - to create in the name of peace and goodness, to fight for their cultural values, national identity.
Anyone who comes into contact with the unique culture and traditions of the Mongolian peoples will be amazed by the love and reverence with which they treat the figure of the Great Ancestor. Agree that the average Englishman, German or Russian hardly knows anything about his contemporaries - Richard the Lionheart, Friedrich Barbaros or Alexander Nevsky, but any Mongol, Buryat or Kalmyk will tell you in detail the biography of Genghis Khan - what trials befell him childhood and youth, who his ancestors, parents, brothers were, what he looked like, how many children he had, with whom he fought, what campaigns he went on and what victories he won, etc. - as if it were his closest ancestor, and not historical character eight centuries ago! And such a thorough knowledge of your ancient history, pride in her, has, perhaps, no analogues in the modern world.
In fraternal Mongolia, even now, after 8 centuries, the presence of the Great Khan is felt everywhere - numerous restaurants and hotels, squares and streets, banks and corporations, companies and enterprises are named after him, scientific conferences are held annually in his honor, films are made about him, films are staged performances and books are published.
Speaking about the cult of Genghis Khan in Mongolia, one cannot ignore such an interesting and little-studied topic as “Monuments erected in honor of Genghis Khan.” There are very, very many monuments dedicated to Genghis Khan in Mongolia; they are found in almost all cities and administrative centers of the country; fortunately, the state and patrons spare no expense on their installation.
The image of Genghis Khan, captured in bronze and stone, goes back to one of the 15 portraits of the Yuan era (eight Mongol khans, seven khanshas), thanks to which we have an idea of the appearance of the great Mongol. According to researchers, this only portrait of Genghis Khan was painted during his lifetime, and later copied during the reign of Kublai Khan.
A famous portrait that has become iconographic.
A later Chinese drawing.
Thanks to chronicles, surviving legends and tales, we know that Genghis Khan was tall, of large build, with light eyes and a red beard. For example, the author of "Meng-da bei-lu" (" Full description Mongol-Tatars", 1221) Zhao Hong, who had an audience with the khan, wrote: “As for the Tatar ruler Temojin, he is tall and majestic in stature, with a wide forehead and a long beard. The personality is militant and strong. That's what makes him different from others."
As a rule, Mongolian sculptors depict Genghis Khan as a tall, mature man riding a horse. He has the characteristic hairstyle of the ancient Mongols - his head is shaved except for bangs and braids behind the ears. He is dressed in a wraparound robe, on his head either a white scarf or a khan’s hat trimmed with expensive fur. Genghis Khan is depicted without armor, occasionally with a saber, which emphasizes his status not just as a military leader, but above all as a ruler, legislator, and thinker. The khan has beautiful, courageous facial features characteristic of the Turkic-Mongolian nomadic race. He is collected and focused, he exudes a feeling of calm strength, solidity, and self-confidence. It is immediately obvious that in front of you is a decisive and courageous man, an extraordinary personality.
I would like to note that Mongolian sculptors amaze our imagination with their unsurpassed technique and the highest craftsmanship, the deep spiritual content of their creations, the reason for which, in my opinion, is both the wonderful traditions of bronze Mongolian sculpture and the genetic memory of the authors, a thorough knowledge of the culture of nomadic peoples, the biography of Genghis -khan and of course respect and love for the character himself.
Mongolia. The main statue of the Great Khan in the square in honor of Genghis Khan in front of the Mongolian parliament, unveiled in 2006 on the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Great Mongolian State. This is what the square looked like when the mausoleum of Sukhbaatar was located on it - http://www.legendtour.ru/foto/m/2000/ulaanbaatar_2000_12.jpg.
In the center of the composition on the royal throne is the figure of Genghis Khan. To the right and left of Genghis Khan are equestrian statues, his two closest nukers - Mukhali and Boorchu, as well as two great khans of the Mongol Empire - Ogedei and Kublai.
The monument glorifies the state genius of the Great Khan, the idea of all-Mongolian great power and unity.
The equestrian statue of Genghis Khan is the largest in the world, located 54 km southeast of Ulaanbaatar in the Tsonjin-Boldog area of the Erdene somon of the Tuve aimag near the bank of the Tuul River, in a place where, according to oral tradition, Genghis found a golden whip. The author of the statue project is sculptor D. Erdenebileg, with the participation of architect J. Enkhjargal. The official opening of the monument took place on September 26, 2008.
The height of the statue is 40 m, excluding the ten-meter pedestal. The statue is covered with stainless steel weighing 250 tons and is surrounded by 36 columns symbolizing the khans of the Mongol Empire from Genghis to Ligden Khan.
This magnificent monument successfully conveys such character traits as the unbending will, fortitude, determination and invincibility of Genghis Khan, and therefore of all Mongolian peoples.
This wonderful monument was installed at the crossroads of highways near the capital. international airport. The construction of the monument is associated with the renaming of the Buyant-Ukha airport to the Chinggis Khan airport in 2005. The monument captures the image of the young Khan, the period of the great struggle for the unification of the Mongol tribes, which began around 1189, when Temujin became Khan of the Mongol ulus.
A replica of the same monument in one of the districts of Ulaanbaatar.
Monument to Chinggis Khan near the Bayangol Hotel. Here we see a mature man of 45-50 years old. Behind us is the unification of the Mongol tribes, the Great Kurultai of 1206, the adoption of Mongolian writing, military-administrative reform, the codification of the Great Yasa, ahead is the reorganization of the world according to the Mongol model, greatest feats for the glory of Mongolian weapons.
Wax statues of Genghis Khan and wife Borte. In March 2014, the Urgatravel company opened the first gallery in Mongolia wax figures“Genghis Khan”, which exhibits 13 wax figures of prominent Mongolian figures of the 13th century - Genghis Khan, his mother Oulen-eh, his wife Borte and four sons, the great Mongol commanders of “all times”: Boorchi, Jebe, Zhamukha, Mukhulai, Khasar and Jelme. The figures are made at the highest level, in no way inferior to the exhibits of Madame Tussauds.
Actor Agvaantserengiin Enkhtaivan, who played the role of Genghis Khan in the film “Under the Eternal Sky” and became the model for his wax figure.
A portrait of Genghis Khan, whose gaze is fixed on the capital, on the northern slope of Mount Um of the thick Bogdo uul mountain range west of Zaisan. Created in connection with the 800th anniversary of the formation of the Great Mongolian State. The official opening took place on July 7, 2006. The height of the portrait image is 240 meters, the width of the chest is 320 m, the entire occupied area of the portrait is 4.6 hectares.
The iconic bronze bas-relief in Tsenkher Mandala, fraught with inexpressible attractiveness and magic. We are very fond of Internet users because of the successful portrayal of the image of Genghis Khan - his determination, firm and unyielding will.
A memorial stele in Dadal soum of the Khenti aimag at the supposed birthplace of Temujin - in the Delyun Boldog valley. Installed in 1962 on the 800th anniversary of the birth of Genghis Khan. In 1962, a prominent party figure in Mongolia, Comrade D. Tumur-Ochir, initiated the celebration of the 800th anniversary of Chinggis Khan, the sculptor L. Makhval created a stele depicting Chinggis Khan, the poet D. Purevdorj wrote the poem “Chinggis”, the Minister of Communications Chimeddorj issued postage stamps about Genghis Khan, however, after an angry shout from “big brother,” Mongolian patriots were repressed, stamps were withdrawn from sale, a set of finished books was scattered, and anniversary events were cancelled.
A memorial stone in honor of the birth of Genghis Khan, also located in the Delyun-Boldog valley.
Monument on the bank of the river. Onon in the Binder somon of the Khenti aimag, in honor of the All-Mongol kurultai that took place in this place in 1206, which announced the creation of Their Mongol Uls - the Great Mongol State, proclaimed Temujin Genghis Khan, at which the Great Yasa was promulgated.
Khodo-Aral, the place where “The Secret History of the Mongols” was written in 1240.
Obo on Mount Burkhan-Khaldun in North-East Khentei (Mongolia). The Mongols, fulfilling the behest of Genghis Khan, still perform the rite of veneration of the sacred mountain, which saved his life more than once.
In addition to Genghis Khan, monuments dedicated to the legendary Mongolian women - Alan-goa, Hoelun, Borte - were erected throughout Mongolia. As a rule, ancient Mongolian women have a characteristic headdress on their heads - boktag (bocca), authentic costumes were recreated based on Yuan portraits and drawings from Jami-at-Tawarikh - http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/ 48/TuluiWithQueenSorgaqtani.jpg
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A magnificent monument to the Khori-Tumat Alan-goa, daughter of Khorilartai-mergen (Khoridoy-mergen), located in the 2nd khoroo, Bayangol district. The monument depicts the plot of Alan-goa instructing his sons on the need to be friendly, to stick together, using five arrows as a symbol of unity. The monument to the foremother of the Khori-Buryat tribe symbolizes the wisdom, perseverance and compassion of all women of Mongolia.
Choibalsan, also Alan-goa.
Monument to Alan Goa on the banks of the Arig River in the Chandman-Ondor somon in the Khuvsgol aimak. The choice of place is not accidental - the “Secret Legend” says that Alan-goa was born in Arig-usun.
Hoelun or Borte.
Chinese People's Republic. The Chinese love the Mongol Khan and revere his figure. The Mongol Yuan dynasty is perceived as one of the most important milestones in Chinese history, when a huge prosperous multinational state, territorially roughly corresponding to modern China, with its capital in Khanbalyk (modern Beijing), which has retained its political significance to this day. The genius of the Mongolian peoples united China, just as before, at the other end of the ecumene, it united disparate Old Russian principalities. It is obvious that our statesmen have a lot to learn from their Chinese colleagues in terms of respect for the figure and legacy of Genghis Khan!
A bronze monument to Genghis Khan in the city of Song Yuan, Jilin Province in the People's Republic of China, the author of which is a young sculptor from Mongolia A. Ochir. It is noticeable that Genghis Khan has a face with a large admixture of Han blood, as if he came from the most sinicized - southern, southeastern and western aimags of Inner Mongolia. The pointing gesture to a bright future makes Genghis Khan look like the Great Helmsman.
Monument to Genghis Khan in the city of Ordos, Khoshun Yijinholo, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. As you know, in Ordos there is a memorial complex Ejen-horo, where the original things of Genghis Khan were kept - a white and black banner, weapons, a bow and a sword, the hair of the khan, etc., unfortunately destroyed in the flames of the cultural revolution.
In front of the khan’s tomb stands a 21-meter-high sculpture of Genghis Khan, holding a Mongolian military standard in his hands. The statue has an inscription in Mongolian - “Son of Heaven”.
At the same complex.
In Hailar, the capital of the Hulunbuir aimag of Inner Mongolia, there is an entire square named after Genghis Khan. It's all covered majestic monuments, dedicated to the deeds of the khan and his associates.
And this is an impressive monument in Hohhot.
Kazakhstan.
The Independence Monument on Republic Square in Almaty, opened in 1996. One of 10 bas-reliefs, which depicts Kazakhstan as a stronghold of the great Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan sits in the center.
Foggy Albion.
Statue, whose author is a talented son Buryat people Dashi Namdakov, located near Hyde Park at the Marble Arch. Installed in 2012 on the eve of the Olympics after Dasha’s meeting at Buckingham Palace with the Queen’s husband, Philip Duke of Edinburgh (b. 1921). It was cast in a workshop in northern Italy and delivered piece by piece to the UK. According to some reports, a year later, the Minister of Defense of Mongolia, Mr. D. Bat-Erdene, bought a sculpture of the famous Buryat artist for two million dollars.
As you can see, Dashi departed from the established canon; he has a different, interesting and unusual rendering of the image of the khan. However, the Artist with a capital “A” is allowed everything. Genghis Khan, in the sculptor’s reading, appears as a medium, the son of Heaven, who seems to be meditating, concentrating, accumulating strength and energy before great achievements, which is not surprising, because he mastered esoteric practices and psychotechnics developed by ancient nomads, but not reached us.
What about Russia? Perhaps the only work on the territory of the Russian Federation in honor of the Mongolian hero is the statue of “Genghis Khan”, created by sculptor Ivan Korzhov in 2005. The majestic posture, the firm gaze of penetrating eyes, the whip tightly clenched in his hand indicate that this is a real Master of the steppe, a stern warrior, leader. The talented work of the Russian sculptor enjoys enormous success in the Russian segment of the Internet.
There are also unnamed monuments, whose location and authorship are difficult to establish.
The author and location are not clear, but apparently these are figures of Genghis Khan and his grandson Kublai, assembled from stone blocks. The Keshikten guards resemble the terracotta warriors from the tomb of Qin Shi Huangdi. Most likely this is China.
It is unknown where these monuments stand.
Somewhere in Inner Mongolia, judging by the hieroglyphs.
Well, and some more coins. 
The Kazakhs pleased us with collectible coins of 100 tenge.
The Coin Invest Trust company, commissioned by the Bank of Mongolia, minted in 2014 a silver and gold coin “Genghis Khan” with a face value of 1000 tugriks, i.e. approximately 26 rubles at the current exchange rate, although of course they cost hundreds of times more.
The 999-carat gold coin weighs 0.5 g and has a diameter of 11 mm. Circulation - 15,000 pcs.
Thus, in many countries of the world, the installation of monuments to Genghis Khan and other outstanding figures of ancient Mongolian history does not raise questions or complaints, does not encounter obstacles, but, on the contrary, is welcomed and strongly encouraged by the public and the authorities. The monuments themselves serve as decoration memorable places, fit organically into architectural ensembles cities, attract tourists from all countries, become favorite objects of visit and veneration.
Now let's ask logical questions:
Why is it that in the entire ethnic Buryat-Mongolia - from Aga to Ust-Orda, in Ulan-Ude - this pulsating nerve of Buryat-Mongolian life, there is still not only a monument dedicated to Genghis Khan, but at least a street, an alley, a memorial a sign in honor of a great man?
Why is this idea not proposed and promoted by art critics, scientists, architects, public organizations? What are they so terrified of, what or who are they intimidated by?
What forces hinder the installation of the monument and do they hinder it?
Haven’t we put contrived mental blinders on ourselves and isn’t it time to remove the taboo from the personality of Genghis Khan?
Isn't it time to really raise high level question about installing a monument?
The statue of Genghis Khan is the tourist center of Mongolia. The equestrian statue of Genghis Khan is not just a statue, but a two-story tourist complex. Inside the pedestal there is a museum, a giant map of Genghis Khan's conquests, an art gallery, a conference room, restaurants, a billiard room and a souvenir shop. Stairs and an elevator lead to an observation deck located at the horse's head, at a height of 30 meters. From here you can enjoy amazing views of the endless steppes of Mongolia. It is planned to build a theme park around the statue dedicated to the Mongolian life of the era of Genghis Khan. The park will consist of six sections: a warriors' camp, a craftsmen's camp, a shamans' camp, a khan's yurt, a cattle breeders' camp and an educational camp.
Tourists coming to Mongolia first of all want to get acquainted with the homeland of Genghis Khan, but unfortunately in Mongolia, with all the respect and veneration of Genghis Khan, there are not enough museums and places where travelers can study the history of this great man. You can learn something in the history museum, learn something in military history museum, something to see in the museum national costumes. But there is no such museum in Mongolia where they will tell you the story of Genghis Khan. The project of the Chinggis Khaan tourist complex will help visitors learn more about this man. Despite the fact that work on the construction of a giant monument to Genghis Khan in Mongolia has not yet been completed, the statue has already become a landmark, which both tourists and local residents. The tourist complex "Genghis Khan Statue" is located 53 kilometers east of Ulaanbaatar, between the Ulaanbaatar - Erdene - Moron highway and the bed of the Tola River. The complex is located in the Erdene somon of the Central aimag of Mongolia.
Currently, a 40-meter statue of Genghis Khan has already been installed. It took two hundred and fifty tons of stainless steel to create the sculpture. The height of the base is 10 meters. The diameter of the base is more than 30 meters. At the base of the statue there are 36 columns, symbolizing the 36 khans who ruled Mongolia after Genghis Khan. Grand opening The monument took place on September 26, 2008. The ceremony was attended by the President of Mongolia and other officials. At the moment it is already possible to climb to the observation deck located at a 30-meter height of the statue (on the head of a horse). Inside the ten-meter foundation there is a restaurant, souvenir shops, and a giant map of Genghis Khan's conquests. And a symbolic golden whip two meters long - the same whip became the reason for the appearance of the monument in this place.
According to legend, in 1177, while still a youth, Temujin (the original name of Genghis Khan before his election as emperor at the kurultai of 1206) was returning home from Van Khan Toorila, a close friend of his father, from whom he asked for strength and help. And it was in this place where the statue is erected today that he found the whip - a symbol of success. This allowed him to unite the Mongol people, become Genghis Khan and conquer half the world.
The memorial complex will include a historical museum, which will feature a wide exhibition telling about the Mongol khans who ruled the Mongol Empire, a state ceremonial building, a restaurant, a bar and a souvenir shop. An observation deck is constructed in the horse's head, which can be reached by stairs or elevator. The site is located at an altitude of 30 m and offers an unforgettable view of the endless steppes of Mongolia.
From exhibition hall Visitors can take the stairs or elevator to an observation deck located at the horse's head, which offers an unforgettable view of the surrounding area. Nothing but steppes is visible from here. But the formidable conqueror is even closer,” Genghis Khan looks sternly to the east, “to the places where he was born.
The authors of such a grandiose project are the famous sculptor D. Erdenebileg and architect J. Enkhzhargala. Examining the statue, you are amazed at the attention of the craftsmen to details. The inside of the equestrian statue is hollow and consists of two floors. There was space here not only for a conference hall, but also for a museum of the Xiongnu era, an art gallery, a billiard room and even a restaurant! In addition, there is a huge map on which you can see all the territories that Genghis Khan managed to conquer during his reign, as well as a 2-meter golden whip!
According to the construction plan, the complex should be ready in 2012. There will be a swimming pool, a park, and a yurt campsite, all on an area of 212 hectares. The government of the country emphasizes that large-scale construction is not only for the sake of tourists. The “Golden Whip” - this is the name of the complex - should bring good luck to modern Mongolia, as it once helped the young Genghis Khan. This area will be surrounded by what appears to be a stone wall. Construction of the central (southern) and northern gates is currently underway. 100,000 trees will be planted on the territory of the complex, and there will be more than 800 guest yurts for visitors to the complex.
The complex will embody the traditions of national architecture and the achievements of modern architecture. The total area of the cultural and historical complex “Genghis Khan Statue” is 212 hectares.
Often, in various publications, the forty-meter Statue of Genghis Khan is mentioned in the context National Park 13th century or international airport. Genghis Khan. In fact, there is another statue of Genghis Khan near the airport. Complex "Genghis Khan Statue" and National Park The 13th century is 2 different, but interconnected projects. Mongolia 13th Century National Park is located almost 40 kilometers from the Genghis Khan Statue complex.
In 2010, they decided to gild the monumental figure of the father of the Mongolian nation. According to the agreement, the country's gold mining companies will allocate required quantity precious metal, so that for many kilometers in the steppe one could see the dazzling shine of the huge sculpture of the great Mongol. The Genghis Khan statue is not only included in the list of nine wonders of Mongolia, it is now national symbol states. Architect Erdambileg, who designed the large-scale memorial complex to Genghis Khan, says that not only his personal dream has come true, but also the dream of the entire Mongolian people. The majestic monument, according to the artist, has much higher value than the Statue of Liberty. After all, the Americans fictional character, and among the Mongols - real person, which influenced the entire world history.
Dorjadambaagiin Erdambileg, architect memorial complex: “The idea of this monument originated in student years, when I studied in Moscow, at the Institute of Arts. But only in 2006, when the 800th anniversary of the formation of the Mongolian state was celebrated, the opportunity arose to make the dream a reality.” A steel statue of a commander on a horse, under whose hoof is a building in the Gothic style, as a symbol of conquered Europe. Work on the main part of the monumental complex was carried out in a short time; it took three months to develop a sketch, and another three months to develop a model of the monument. The installation of the monument itself took the same amount of time.
Workers from different countries They worked in shifts around the clock. It was necessary to have time to put the figure of Genghis Khan himself on a horse for the national celebration. The construction took 300 tons of steel, several million dollars were spent on creating the complex, and the completion of all work is planned only by 2010. Khaltmaagiin Battulga, Minister of Transport, Construction and Urban Planning of Mongolia: “Every country has buildings that the people are proud of, for example, the Eiffel tower in Paris, monument to Jesus Christ in Rio. Like them, our monument to Genghis Khan became a symbol of the new Mongolia.”
