Genghis Khan Statue Complex (Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex)
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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- Type
- Tourist attraction
Visitor information
- Address: Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan Statue, ND - 5 khoroo, Nalaikh, Ulaanbaatar 12593, Mongolia
- Phone: +976 7012 0202
People also ask
Is the Genghis Khan statue real?
The Genghis Khan Statue Complex is a 40-meter-tall stainless steel equestrian monument located in Tsonjin Boldog, about 54 km east of Ulaanbaatar. Built in 2008, it honors Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire.
Can you walk up to Genghis Khan's statue?
Visitors can walk from the chest, through the neck to the head for a panoramic view of the area and ger camps nearby. This gigantic, breath-taking, stainless steel statue of Genghis Khan atop his horse is 40 meters high and was built in 2008 to honour the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Mongol Empire.
Where is the Genghis Khan Statue Complex?
The Genghis Khan Statue Complex lies outside of Ulaanbaatar and can be seen for miles as it overlooks the steppes and mountains surrounding it. At the entrance you will find restaurants, souvenir shops and an archaeological museum for you to explore before approaching the statue.
Is Genghis Khan DNA still present?
Khan was a major powerhouse in military history, and continues to be martially studied and referred to today. However, he's also recognized for the strength of his genes, and the fact that around 0.5 percent of today's men seem to carry his Y chromosome today – 750 years after his death.