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Green Palace

museum, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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The Green Palace, located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is a museum that was once the winter residence of the Bogd Khan, who ruled from 1911 to 1924. The palace complex includes a Chinese-style temple and a Russian-style house built in 1898.12

Inside the museum, visitors can find a collection of sculptures by the 17th-century artist Zanabazar, religious paintings known as than-kas, and other sacred objects. The exhibits also feature stuffed animals and curiosities, including the Bogd Khan's personal collection.1

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