Ubsunur Hollow, Endorheic basin in Central Asia, Russia and Mongolia.
The Ubsunur Hollow spans 70,000 square kilometers across Mongolia and Russia, containing lakes, wetlands, forests, deserts, glaciers, and tundra environments.
Archaeological excavations in Ubsunur Hollow revealed 40,000 sites with burial mounds dating back to ancient Scythian, Turkish, and Hun civilizations.
The Tuvan people maintain traditional nomadic lifestyles within the hollow, moving through the territory with their herds according to seasonal patterns.
Access to the Ubsunur Hollow requires special permits from both Russian and Mongolian authorities due to its protected status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The basin contains the saline Uvs Lake, measuring 3,350 square kilometers, representing one of the last preserved examples of mammoth steppes.
Location: Mongun-Tayginsky District
Part of: Uvs Nuur Basin
GPS coordinates: 50.33806,92.75750
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:34
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