Khurgan Nuur

Western Mongolia


The shoreline of Khurgan Nuur is dry and exposed. Few people travel along its southern shore, but if you are going this way, you can seek out a stupa-like construction and several burial sites. Close to the top of the southern shore is a balbal (stone figure believed to be a Turkic grave marker).


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This balbal (stone figure believed to be a Turkic grave marker) can be found south of Mogoit Valley, on the way to Khurgan Nuur.

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6. Moustachioed Balbal

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