Delüün Boldog

Coordinates: 49°01′18″N 111°37′29″E / 49.02167°N 111.62472°E / 49.02167; 111.62472

Ovoo and monument at the site

Dulüün-Boldog, or Delun-Boldog is a site located in Dadal, Khentii that is considered to be the birthplace of Genghis Khan. It is frequently referenced in Mongol folklore, has a sacrosanct reputation among Mongols, and is located in a rural area made up entirely of small towns and villages. A large statue of the Khan was built 1962 for his 800th birthday in 1162.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Eastern Mongolia". www.discovermongolia.mn. Retrieved 20 March 2012.


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