Orkhon Valley

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Orkhon Valley in Mongolia is a historically rich region that is often referred to as the cradle of nomadic civilization. Located in central Mongolia, this valley is home to a variety of ancient archaeological sites, including the ruins of the capital of the Mongol Empire, Karakorum, and the Orkhon inscriptions, which are some of the oldest known Turkic scripts. The valley is part of the Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and offers stunning natural beauty with its rolling grasslands, rivers, and mountains.

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