Mongolia

Erdene Zuu Monastery

Kharkhorin, Övörkhangai Province, Mongolia

Erdene Zuu Monastery is a monastery of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 47.20154, 102.84333. Attributes: built, cultural, pilgrimage, ceremonial. Tradition: Buddhism. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Erdene Zuu Monastery (Mongolian: Эрдэнэ Зуу хийд, romanized: Erdene Zuu khiid) is probably the earliest surviving Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. Located in Kharkhorin, Övörkhangai Province, it is part of the Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site. The monastery is affiliated with the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Located in Хархорин ᠬᠠᠷᠠᠬᠣᠷᠢᠨ, Өвөрхангай ᠥᠪᠦᠷᠬᠠᠩᠭ᠋ᠠᠢ, Монгол улс ᠮᠤᠩᠭᠤᠯ ᠤᠯᠤᠰ.