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Statue of Genghis Khan (43 photos)
Statue of Genghis Khan - the tourist center of Mongolia. Equestrian statue of Genghis Khan - is not just a statue, and a two-storey tourist complex. Pedestal inside a museum, a giant map of the conquests of Genghis Khan, an art gallery, conference hall, restaurant, billiard room and gift shop. Staircase and elevator lead to the observation deck, located in the horse's head, at a height of 30 meters. It offers great views of the endless steppes of Mongolia. Around the statue is planned to build a theme park dedicated to the era of Genghis Khan Mongolian life. The park will consist of six sections: the camp of soldiers, artisans camp, camp shaman yurt Khan camp pastoralists and educational camp.
Coming to Mongolia tourists primarily want to get acquainted with the homeland of Genghis Khan, but unfortunately in Mongolia, with all due respect and veneration of Genghis Khan, not enough museums and places where travelers can explore the history of this great man. Something can be found in the museum of history, something to draw in the Military History Museum, something seen in the museum of folk costumes. But such a museum, where you will tell the story of Genghis Khan in Mongolia yet. The project is a tourist complex "Chinggis Khaan" will help visitors learn more about this man. Despite the fact that work on the construction of a giant monument to Genghis Khan in Mongolia are not yet completed, the statue has become a tourist attraction, look at who come as tourists and locals. Tourist Complex "Statue of Genghis Khan" is located 53 km east of Ulan Bator, highway between Ulaanbaatar - Erdene - Moron and riverbed Tola. The complex is located in Erdene Soum Central aimag of Mongolia.
There is now a 40 meter high statue of Genghis Khan. The creation of the sculpture took two hundred and fifty tons of stainless steel. Height of the base - 10 meters. Base diameter of more than 30 meters. At the base of the statue located 36 columns symbolizing the 36 khans who ruled Mongolia after Genghis Khan. Grand opening of the monument took place on 26 September 2008. At a ceremony attended by the President of Mongolia and other officials. At the moment, it is already possible to climb to the observation deck located on the 30 meter height of the statue (on the horse's head). Within the ten-basement - a restaurant, gift shops, a giant map of the conquests of Genghis Khan. And symbolic golden whip in two meters long - the same whip and became the cause of the monument in this place.
According to legend, in 1177, a young man Temujin (Genghis Khan's original name before his election as emperor on kurultai 1206-year) was returning home from Van Toorily Khan, a close friend of his father, who asked for strength and help. And it is in this place where today erected a statue, he found a whip - a symbol of success. This allowed him to unite the Mongolian people, to become Genghis Khan and conquer half the world.
In the memorial will include a historical museum, which will provide a broad exhibition devoted to the Mongol khans who ruled the Mongolian Empire State building ceremonial, restaurant, bar and gift shop. In the horse's head is constructed viewing platform on which you can climb the stairs or the elevator. The site is located at a height of 30 m., It offers an unforgettable view of the endless steppes of Mongolia.
Visitors of the exhibition hall on the stairs or the elevator can go up to the observation deck located at the horse's head, which offers an unforgettable view of the surrounding area. Nothing but steppes, it is not visible. But the formidable conqueror even closer - Genghis Khan sternly looking east - in the places where he was born.
The authors of such an ambitious project are the famous sculptor and architect D. Erdenebileg J. Enhzhargal. Looking around the statue, one is struck by the attention to detail masters. Inside the equestrian statue is hollow and consists of two floors. Here was a place not only for the conference room, but also for the museum era Xiongnu, art galleries, restaurants and even billiard! In addition, there is a huge map, where you can see all areas that Genghis Khan managed to win over the years of his reign, as well as a 2-meter gold whip!
According to the plan of construction, the complex should be ready in 2012. There will be a swimming pool, park, yurt camping - all in an area of 212 hectares. The government of the country emphasize that the large-scale construction - not just for tourists. "Golden Whip" - so called complex - should bring good luck modern Mongolia, as once helped a young Genghis Khan. This area will be fenced apparently a stone wall. Now there is a central building (south) and the north gate. The complex will be planted 100,000 trees will be more than 800 guest yurts for visitors to the complex.
The complex will embody the traditions of national architecture and the achievements of modern architecture. The total area of cultural and historical complex "Statue of Genghis Khan" is 212 hectares.
Often, in various publications, forty-meter statue of Genghis Khan is mentioned in the context of the National Park of the 13th century or the International Airport. Genghis Khan. In fact, near the airport running another statue of Chinggis Khaan. Complex "Statue of Genghis Khan" and the National Park of the 13th century - it's 2 different, but related project. National Park "Mongolia 13th century" is almost 40 kilometers from the complex "Statue of Genghis Khan».
Monumental figure of the father of the Mongolian nation in 2010 decided to gild. By convention, the gold mining company in the country to do this, select the required amount of precious metal that for many miles in the desert could see the glare of a huge sculpture of the great Mongol. Statue of Genghis Khan is not only included in the list of nine miracles of Mongolia, it is now a national symbol of the state. Erdembileg architect who designed a large-scale memorial of Genghis Khan, said that true not only his personal dream, but the dream of all the Mongolian people. Majestic monument, according to the artist, is much more important than the Statue of Liberty. After all, the Americans a fictional character and the Mongols - a real person that influenced the history of the world.
Dorzhadambaagiyn Erdembileg, architect of the memorial: "The idea of the monument began in his student days, when I was in Moscow at the Art Institute. But only in 2006, when celebrating the 800th anniversary of the Mongolian state, the opportunity to make the dream a reality. " Steel sculpture commander on horseback, under which the hoof - the building in the Gothic style, as a symbol of conquered Europe. Work on the main part of the monumental complex was carried out in a short time, for three months developed a sketch, three - model of the monument. Much time was installation of the monument.
Workers from different countries worked in shifts around the clock. It was necessary to have time to put the very figure of Genghis Khan on his horse to a national celebration. The construction took 300 tons of steel to build complex spent several million dollars, and the end of all the works planned only in 2010. Haltmaagiyn Battulga, Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Development of Mongolia: "In every country there are structures that are proud of the people, for example, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, a monument of Jesus Christ in Rio. Like them, our monument has become a symbol of a new Genghis Khan of Mongolia. "
Source: masterok.livejournal.com
Coming to Mongolia tourists primarily want to get acquainted with the homeland of Genghis Khan, but unfortunately in Mongolia, with all due respect and veneration of Genghis Khan, not enough museums and places where travelers can explore the history of this great man. Something can be found in the museum of history, something to draw in the Military History Museum, something seen in the museum of folk costumes. But such a museum, where you will tell the story of Genghis Khan in Mongolia yet. The project is a tourist complex "Chinggis Khaan" will help visitors learn more about this man. Despite the fact that work on the construction of a giant monument to Genghis Khan in Mongolia are not yet completed, the statue has become a tourist attraction, look at who come as tourists and locals. Tourist Complex "Statue of Genghis Khan" is located 53 km east of Ulan Bator, highway between Ulaanbaatar - Erdene - Moron and riverbed Tola. The complex is located in Erdene Soum Central aimag of Mongolia.
There is now a 40 meter high statue of Genghis Khan. The creation of the sculpture took two hundred and fifty tons of stainless steel. Height of the base - 10 meters. Base diameter of more than 30 meters. At the base of the statue located 36 columns symbolizing the 36 khans who ruled Mongolia after Genghis Khan. Grand opening of the monument took place on 26 September 2008. At a ceremony attended by the President of Mongolia and other officials. At the moment, it is already possible to climb to the observation deck located on the 30 meter height of the statue (on the horse's head). Within the ten-basement - a restaurant, gift shops, a giant map of the conquests of Genghis Khan. And symbolic golden whip in two meters long - the same whip and became the cause of the monument in this place.
According to legend, in 1177, a young man Temujin (Genghis Khan's original name before his election as emperor on kurultai 1206-year) was returning home from Van Toorily Khan, a close friend of his father, who asked for strength and help. And it is in this place where today erected a statue, he found a whip - a symbol of success. This allowed him to unite the Mongolian people, to become Genghis Khan and conquer half the world.
In the memorial will include a historical museum, which will provide a broad exhibition devoted to the Mongol khans who ruled the Mongolian Empire State building ceremonial, restaurant, bar and gift shop. In the horse's head is constructed viewing platform on which you can climb the stairs or the elevator. The site is located at a height of 30 m., It offers an unforgettable view of the endless steppes of Mongolia.
Visitors of the exhibition hall on the stairs or the elevator can go up to the observation deck located at the horse's head, which offers an unforgettable view of the surrounding area. Nothing but steppes, it is not visible. But the formidable conqueror even closer - Genghis Khan sternly looking east - in the places where he was born.
The authors of such an ambitious project are the famous sculptor and architect D. Erdenebileg J. Enhzhargal. Looking around the statue, one is struck by the attention to detail masters. Inside the equestrian statue is hollow and consists of two floors. Here was a place not only for the conference room, but also for the museum era Xiongnu, art galleries, restaurants and even billiard! In addition, there is a huge map, where you can see all areas that Genghis Khan managed to win over the years of his reign, as well as a 2-meter gold whip!
According to the plan of construction, the complex should be ready in 2012. There will be a swimming pool, park, yurt camping - all in an area of 212 hectares. The government of the country emphasize that the large-scale construction - not just for tourists. "Golden Whip" - so called complex - should bring good luck modern Mongolia, as once helped a young Genghis Khan. This area will be fenced apparently a stone wall. Now there is a central building (south) and the north gate. The complex will be planted 100,000 trees will be more than 800 guest yurts for visitors to the complex.
The complex will embody the traditions of national architecture and the achievements of modern architecture. The total area of cultural and historical complex "Statue of Genghis Khan" is 212 hectares.
Often, in various publications, forty-meter statue of Genghis Khan is mentioned in the context of the National Park of the 13th century or the International Airport. Genghis Khan. In fact, near the airport running another statue of Chinggis Khaan. Complex "Statue of Genghis Khan" and the National Park of the 13th century - it's 2 different, but related project. National Park "Mongolia 13th century" is almost 40 kilometers from the complex "Statue of Genghis Khan».
Monumental figure of the father of the Mongolian nation in 2010 decided to gild. By convention, the gold mining company in the country to do this, select the required amount of precious metal that for many miles in the desert could see the glare of a huge sculpture of the great Mongol. Statue of Genghis Khan is not only included in the list of nine miracles of Mongolia, it is now a national symbol of the state. Erdembileg architect who designed a large-scale memorial of Genghis Khan, said that true not only his personal dream, but the dream of all the Mongolian people. Majestic monument, according to the artist, is much more important than the Statue of Liberty. After all, the Americans a fictional character and the Mongols - a real person that influenced the history of the world.
Dorzhadambaagiyn Erdembileg, architect of the memorial: "The idea of the monument began in his student days, when I was in Moscow at the Art Institute. But only in 2006, when celebrating the 800th anniversary of the Mongolian state, the opportunity to make the dream a reality. " Steel sculpture commander on horseback, under which the hoof - the building in the Gothic style, as a symbol of conquered Europe. Work on the main part of the monumental complex was carried out in a short time, for three months developed a sketch, three - model of the monument. Much time was installation of the monument.
Workers from different countries worked in shifts around the clock. It was necessary to have time to put the very figure of Genghis Khan on his horse to a national celebration. The construction took 300 tons of steel to build complex spent several million dollars, and the end of all the works planned only in 2010. Haltmaagiyn Battulga, Minister of Transport, Building and Urban Development of Mongolia: "In every country there are structures that are proud of the people, for example, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, a monument of Jesus Christ in Rio. Like them, our monument has become a symbol of a new Genghis Khan of Mongolia. "
Source: masterok.livejournal.com
