Karakorum: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	K’a-la-k’un-lun • Khara-khorin • Har Horin

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Carved stone tortoise statue with engraved patterns sits on open ground in front of the monastery wall at Erdeni Dzu, Karakorum, Mongolia.

Map of East and Central Asia highlighting the location of Karakorum, an ancient site in central Mongolia. Surrounding countries such as Russia, China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, India, Nepal, and Bhutan are labeled, with Mongolia shaded to emphasize its borders. An inset globe in the upper left shows the region's position within Asia.

Front view of Erdene Zuu monastery in Mongolia, showing ornate green-tiled roofs, red brick walls, and decorative gates, with statues and grass in the foreground.

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