Flaming Cliffs, Paleontological site in Ömnögovi Province, Mongolia
Red sandstone cliffs stretch across the Gobi Desert, displaying layers of sedimentary rock that change color from orange to deep red throughout the day.
American paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews discovered the first known dinosaur eggs at this location during his 1920s expeditions to the Gobi Desert.
The site's Mongolian name, Bayanzag, refers to the saxaul shrubs that grow in the region, plants traditionally used by nomadic communities for fuel.
Visitors reach the cliffs by driving 60 miles on dirt roads from Dalanzadgad, requiring sturdy vehicles and proper navigation equipment for desert conditions.
The site contains fossils of Velociraptors and Protoceratops preserved in combat positions, providing direct evidence of dinosaur behavior from 71 million years ago.
Address: Flamming Cliffs, Bulgan Soum, 4PRC+X6G, Өмнөговь, Mongolia
GPS coordinates: 44.14007,103.72656
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:42
The national parks, deserts, lakes, and natural sites in Mongolia form a diverse natural heritage. The Gobi Desert features sand dunes and rock formations. National parks like Gurvan Saikhan and Gorkhi-Terelj offer mountain and canyon landscapes. Lake Khövsgöl and the Orkhon Valley are major natural sites. Buddhist monasteries, including Amarbayasgalant and Erdene Zuu, reflect the country's religious history. Ulaanbaatar, the capital, combines historical monuments and modern architecture.
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