The history of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, dates to 1639 when it was first established as a moveable monastery. A balbal or ancient human statue was chosen as the ceremonial foundation site (Shav) of the city when it settled in 1778 at its current location.
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History of Ulaanbaatar
The history of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, dates to 1639 when it was first established as a moveable monastery.
A balbal or ancient human statue was chosen as the ceremonial foundation site of the city when it settled in 1778 at its... Wikipedia