Archeologists of the Khovd University have found more than 40 findings and artifacts including an ancient woman burial from Uzuur Gylan, Munhhairhan soum, Khovd aimag on Apr, 2016. Later the finds were named after Uzuul Gylan, the place where it has found.
In the mummy's grave archeologists found - alongside the human remains - a saddle, bridle, clay vase, wooden and iron bowl, trough, iron kettle, the remains of entire horse and sheep, as well as "deel" (traditional costume of Mongolia).
Along with the woman’s remains, 30 other archeological discoveries such as clay vase, a saddle, pillows, a trough, a bridle, an iron kettle, a wooden bowl, sheep’s head, a felt bag that contained a sheep’s entire back, a leather bag intended to carry a cup, several goat bones and the carcass of a horse were also found.
In regards, five archeologists have came to Mongolia from Turkey during June 12-21 to study the findings and they took nine types of samples from the findings.
The sample result has claimed that the findings of Uzuur Gylan dates to 9-10th centuries, the period of Turkic empire fall and rise of Kyrgyzstan.
Since then, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Governor Office of Hovd aimag and Cultural Heritage Center are conducting restoration on the findings and total of MNT 8 million has spent on the restoration process, which is currently at 80 percent.
The finds of Uzuur Gylan will be showed to the public starting Feb 15th, 2017 at the National Museum of Mongolia.
Working hours: Daily 09AM - 4.30PM and closed on Monday and Sunday.
Address: West side of the Government House, Juulchin Street, Chingeltei District
Inquiry: (+976) 70110911
Ticket: Adult - MNT 8,000, Student - MNT 2,500, Child - MNT 1,500, Photo - MNT 10,000
Archeologists of the Khovd University have found more than 40 findings and artifacts including an ancient woman burial from Uzuur Gylan, Munhhairhan soum, Khovd aimag on Apr, 2016. Later the finds were named after Uzuul Gylan, the place where it has found.
In the mummy's grave archeologists found - alongside the human remains - a saddle, bridle, clay vase, wooden and iron bowl, trough, iron kettle, the remains of entire horse and sheep, as well as "deel" (traditional costume of Mongolia).
Along with the woman’s remains, 30 other archeological discoveries such as clay vase, a saddle, pillows, a trough, a bridle, an iron kettle, a wooden bowl, sheep’s head, a felt bag that contained a sheep’s entire back, a leather bag intended to carry a cup, several goat bones and the carcass of a horse were also found.
In regards, five archeologists have came to Mongolia from Turkey during June 12-21 to study the findings and they took nine types of samples from the findings.
The sample result has claimed that the findings of Uzuur Gylan dates to 9-10th centuries, the period of Turkic empire fall and rise of Kyrgyzstan.
Since then, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Governor Office of Hovd aimag and Cultural Heritage Center are conducting restoration on the findings and total of MNT 8 million has spent on the restoration process, which is currently at 80 percent.
The finds of Uzuur Gylan will be showed to the public starting Feb 15th, 2017 at the National Museum of Mongolia.
Working hours: Daily 09AM - 4.30PM and closed on Monday and Sunday.
Address: West side of the Government House, Juulchin Street, Chingeltei District
Inquiry: (+976) 70110911
Ticket: Adult - MNT 8,000, Student - MNT 2,500, Child - MNT 1,500, Photo - MNT 10,000