Karakorum, Archaeological remains of Mongol Empire capital in Övörkhangai Province, Mongolia
Located in the Orkhon Valley, Karakorum extends across 1300 hectares and contains foundations of temples, administrative buildings, and residential districts from the 13th century.
Genghis Khan chose this location in 1220, but his successor Ögedei Khan transformed it into a substantial city with walls and the Palace of Myriad Peace in 1235.
The archaeological site reveals evidence of multicultural neighborhoods where artisans and merchants from China, Persia, and Central Asia lived and worked together.
The excavation area connects to the Erdene Zuu Monastery complex, with guided tours available through the visitor center in the modern town of Kharkhorin.
Excavations uncovered advanced urban infrastructure including roads, heating systems, and industrial workshops that operated within this nomadic empire capital.
Location: Övörkhangai Province
Inception: 1220
Elevation above the sea: 1,471 m
Part of: Orkhon Valley
GPS coordinates: 47.19753,102.82379
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:23
Orkhon inscriptions
40.4 km
Kül Tigin inscription
1.5 km
Erdene Zuu Monastery
1.4 km
Orkhon Valley
40 km
Kharkhorin Rock
2.6 km
Amarbayasgalant Monastery
304.2 km
Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall
79.9 km
Khorgo Uul volcano
248.1 km
Taihar Rock
126.5 km
Tövkhön Monastery
47.7 km
Ongi Monastery
226.7 km
Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park
256.4 km
Ikh Bogd Uul National Park
312.7 km
Hustai National Park
238.2 km
Erdenet Stadium
223 km
Uran-Togoo Tulga Uul Natural Monument
200.4 km
Buyant Ukhaa Sport Palace
306.5 km
Kharkhorum Museum
1.2 km
Khangai Nuruu National Park
107.7 km
White House of Choghtu Khong Tayiji
147.5 km
Дэчинравжаалин
285 km
Khogno Khan National Park
68.6 km
Pethub Stangey Choskhor Ling Khiid
282.9 km
Gandanshadüvlin
223.7 km
Buyandelgeruulekh Khiid
108 km
Gimpil Darjaalan Monastery
209.7 km
Taryatu-Chulutu
239.3 km
BAGA GAZRIIN CHULUU
268.9 kmReviews
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