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Discover Mongolia’s heritage and traditions on Google Arts & Culture

This image captures the intricate meanders of the Tula River in Töv, Mongolia, showcasing its winding path through a diverse landscape. The river is bordered by vibrant green vegetation, creating a striking contrast with the surrounding sandy and rocky ar
The Tula River’s meanders, GoodPlanet Fndn.

Twelve deeds of Shakyamuni Buddha from the collection of The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum

This painting is a detailed and colorful depiction of the Buddha, surrounded by various other figures and scenes. The Buddha is depicted in the center, sitting on a lotus throne with a serene expression and a green halo behind his head. The surrounding scenes include other smaller figures in different postures, animals, mythical creatures, and various elements of nature and architecture.

Temple of Arkhats from the collection of The Bogd Khaan Palace Museum

This photo depicts the Temple of Arkhats, showcasing traditional East Asian architecture with its ornate design. The building features tiered, tiled roofs with upturned eaves and decorative elements. The entrance is framed by a central doorway, flanked by pillars, and topped with a richly decorated balcony and green roof tiles.

The stone statues of Lamt from the collection of the Ministry of Culture, Mongolia

The image shows two ancient stone statues set against a backdrop of a grassy field, possibly at sunset or sunrise. The statues appear to be weathered and eroded, suggesting significant age. Each statue depicts a figure wearing a hat, and both are seated with hands resting on their knees or in a meditative pose.

Kanjur Written in Nine Jewels from the collection of the Ministry of Culture, Mongolia

The image depicts a traditional Tibetan Buddhist manuscript. It consists of several pages bound together. The script is written in white, yellow, red and blue ink on a black background. The manuscript is adorned with colorful illustrations of the Buddha, each depicted in a seated meditative pose, surrounded by a halo. A red cloth is partially covering the manuscript.

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