27-07-2025
Preservation work begins on 1,800-year-old tombs in northern Mongolia
ULAANBAATAR: A 1,800-year-old tomb from the Xianbei period in the first to third centuries AD has been discovered in Yeruu soum, Selenge province. From July 18–21, a team from the National Centre for Cultural Heritage, including M. Oyuntulga, D. Azzaya and Ch. Javkhlan, conducted initial cleaning, restoration and packaging of the excavated artifacts.
The investigation holds high archaeological significance in protecting a historic monument that had suffered deterioration and is expected to yield valuable new data on Xianbei script, culture, art, mortuary rituals and artefacts. Certain recovered grave artefacts further prove the historical dominance of the Xianbei ethnic group in Central Asia. Beyond preserving a single heritage site, the work lays a foundation for future scientific research and potential cultural tourism development.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism, and Youth is overseeing the transportation and long-term preservation efforts. Research is being led by a team from the Institute of Nomad Archaeology of the National University of Mongolia, headed by Associate Professor T. Iderkhangai.
A detailed restoration plan is currently being developed, and the necessary budget is being assessed. - Mongolian National News Agency/Go Go Mongolia/ANN
