Nomad pilgrims visiting the Erdene zuu khiid monastery in the Orkhon Valley, Mongolia

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Erdene zuu khiid monastery was the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. it was constructed in 1586 by Abrtai Khaan but was finished 300 years later

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Location: Erdene Zuu Monastery, Orkhon Valley, Mongolia
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