Amarbayasgalant Monastery

Mongolia / Orhon / Erdenet /
 buddhist temple, place of worship, buddhist monastery

Buddhist monastery located in wide green valley between two mountain chains. The only permanent building in the area, surrounded by numerous nomadic gers. Built in 1727 to memorize Zanabazar. In 1937 partially destroyed during anti-religious campaign. Renewed in 1989.
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Coordinates:   49°28'48"N   105°5'6"E
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