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The Dunes 3

Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, Mongolia

September 18th 2006
On day 3 of the trip we started to drive north again from the desert and went to look at the sand dunes at Khongoryn Els. They were really spectacular but bloody hard work trying to climb up it, every time you take a step you just sink back down again, then half up the winds got really high and I couldn't see a thing. But after a hour I finally got to the top and the view was totally worth it. ... read more
Asia » Mongolia

Mongolian Flag 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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