Kharkhorum (Karakorum)
Capital of the Mongol Empire, in Kharkhorin soum, Övörkhangai aimag.
- Period
- Mongol Empire · XIII–XIV зуун
- Location
- Övörkhangai aimag, Kharkhorin soum
- Coordinates
- 47.2103° N, 102.8478° E · View on map
Founded in 1220, it was largely a town of gers until 1235, after which it developed into a built city.
Kharkhorum shares the Orkhon valley with Luut and Khar Balgas.
Sources
- Wikipedia (en): Karakorum
- Wikipedia (en): Architecture of Mongolia
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“Kharkhorum (Karakorum).” luut.mn, 2026-11-02. https://www.luut.mn/en/ancient-cities/kharkhorum/