Traditional music performance in a ger

Mongolia

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March 31st 2008
Spending time in the Mongolian countryside has enriched my soul. Leaving the hectic life of Beijing behind (after spending the final night there watching an acrobatics show that defied all logic on what the human body is capable of doing), I was thoroughly excited by the prospect of visiting such a remote location. Aboard the train, I was at first struck by the striking, jagged mountains that ... read more

Asia » Mongolia

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The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually ... ... read more