Post Last Edit by abgsedapmalam at 17-6-2012 10:44
A statue of Genghis Khan.
You know, when I saw this picture, I thought that this sort of a joke or a hack. The real statue? Well, as I could about it before do not know! And look how it looks against the backdrop of the desert steppe! Fantastic! Let's learn something more about this amazing building.
Equestrian statue of Genghis Khan - the symbol of the 800th anniversary of Mongolia. Many historians believe that the greatest conqueror of all time was not Alexander of Macedon, and Genghis Khan. Alexander inherited from his father a strong army and a powerful state, and the great Mongol, starting from scratch, united disparate tribes and steppe over 21 years of his reign (1206 - 1227) created a great power, which occupied 22% of the entire Earth. His name - Genghis Khan Temujin - the terror of many nations of Eurasia, but the Mongol Great Khan was and is the father of the nation.
With all due reverence and respect for Genghis Khan in Mongolia are not many sites and museums, where visitors can learn the history of a legendary warrior. And now, after 800 years, as Genghis Khan founded the Mongol Empire, Mongolian national hero back on the horse! A huge 40-meter high equestrian statue, covered with 250 tons of stainless steel, stands in the open wind-swept plateau. Statue of the great Mongol mounted on a 10-meter pedestal and surrounded by 36 columns, representing the 36 khans who ruled Mongolia since Genghis Khan. The construction of the monument was dated to the celebrated 2006 the 800th anniversary of Mongolia. September 26, 2008 in the presence of the President of Mongolia and other officials, the grand opening of the equestrian statue of Genghis Khan.
A statue of Genghis Khan - the tourist center of Mongolia. Equestrian statue of Genghis Khan - is not just a statue, and a two-storey holiday complex. Inside the pedestal is a museum, a giant map of Genghis Khan's conquests, art gallery, conference room, restaurant, billiard room and gift shop. Stairs and an elevator leading to the observation deck, located in the horse's head, at an altitude of 30 meters. Hence, have stunning views over the endless steppes of Mongolia. Around the statue is planned to build a theme park dedicated to the era of Genghis Khan Mongolian way of life. The park will consist of six sections: the camp of soldiers, camp craft, camp shamans tent Khan, herders camp and educational camp.
On campus, fenced by a stone wall, you will be camping out of 200 tents, a swimming pool, outdoor theater and a golf course. In addition, a steel sculpture of commander gold cover to make it easier to see in the desert. The park will be planted 100 thousand trees. The place for the construction of statues and tourist resort chosen by chance: according to legend, it is here in the 50 km of Ulaanbaatar in the area Tsonzhin-Boldog, young Temujin found a gilded stick, which helped him to become Genghis Khan and conquer half the world.
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The opening ceremony of the monument took place on September 26, 2008.
According to legend, in 1177, another young Temujin (Genghis Khan's original name until his election as emperor at the Congress of 1206 the first year) come home from Van Toorily Khan, a close friend of his father, who asked for strength and support. And in this place, where today erected a statue, he found a stick - a symbol of success. This enabled him to unite the Mongolian people, Genghis Khan, and be half a world to win.
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At the head of a horse designed viewing platform, which can climb stairs or the elevator. The site is located at a height of 30 meters, with her unique and unforgettable view of the endless steppes of Mongolia.
The complex is located, is still under construction, and by 2012, according to the plan, there will yurt camping with swimming pool and park. The entire area will be fenced with a stone wall. Currently under construction the main (south) and the north gate. The complex will be planted 100,000 trees and standing more than 800 guest yurts for visitors to the complex.
The complex "Statue of Genghis Khan" will embody the traditions of national architecture and the achievements of modern architecture.
The authors of such an ambitious project are well-known sculptor and architect Erdenebileg D. J. Enhzhargala. Looking around the statue, one is struck by the attention to detail masters. Inside the equestrian statue is hollow and consists of two floors. There was no place not only for the conference room, but also for the museum era Huns, art gallery, billiard room and even a restaurant! In addition, there is a huge map, which you can see all of the territory, which has gained over the years of Genghis Khan of his reign, as well as the 2-meter gold whip!
The total area of ​​cultural and historical complex "Statue of Genghis Khan" is 212 acres.
Post time 17-6-2012 10:31 AM
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