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Orkhon inscriptions

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Orkhon inscriptions, Ancient inscriptions in Mongolia

The Orkhon Inscriptions, also known as Orhun Inscriptions, are early 8th-century artifacts written in the Old Turkic language.

These inscriptions were discovered in the Orkhon Valley, Mongolia in 1889 and are the oldest known Turkic inscriptions.

They provide significant information about the history, culture, and language of the ancient Turks.

The inscriptions are located near the town of Kharkhorin and can be visited by tourists.

The inscriptions are written in the Orkhon script, which is named after the valley where they were found.

Inception: 8 Century

Source: Wikimedia

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