Ghengis

The statue of Ghengis Khan is placed as a figurehead on the front of the State Palace

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October 24th 2010
Mongolia - land of blue skies and cold nights and winter has only just begun. Caroline and I landed in Ulaanbaatar at 10pm last Thursday after 27 hours travelling from home via South Korea. We were met at the airport by Shombodon, our Mongolian assistant and his son, who is to be our driver. Shombodon is friendly man with a wealth of experience colaborating with researchers and NGOs. I am ... read more

Asia » Mongolia » Ulaanbaatar

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

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