These two graves, plonked incongruously on the grassy plain that runs down to the shore of Üüreg Nuur from OT Tour Camp, are each marked by a balbal (stone figure believed to be a Turkic grave marker).
Balbal Graves
Western Mongolia
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14.31 MILES
Üüreg Nuur (elevation 1425m) is 20km long and 18km wide, with an average depth of 27m. Surrounded by mountains of 3000m-plus, and almost entirely devoid…
23.46 MILES
High up in the protected area of mountains north of Üüreg Nuur, a 14m waterfall cascades over black rocks. It's a 10km slog (most people drive this bit)…
23.86 MILES
This pretty alpine lake is surrounded by mountains and makes a great destination on foot or by horse from Tarialan; the trip is about 15km up Davaan…
15.42 MILES
Several impressive grave mounds beside the road to Khotgor, including two mounds surrounded by concentric circles and radiating spokes.
Bairam Davaa Ancient Graves and Balbals
8.71 MILES
Various ancient grave sites beside the track leading up to the steep Bairam Davaa pass.
Nearby Western Mongolia attractions
1. Bairam Davaa Ancient Graves and Balbals
8.71 MILES
Various ancient grave sites beside the track leading up to the steep Bairam Davaa pass.
14.31 MILES
Üüreg Nuur (elevation 1425m) is 20km long and 18km wide, with an average depth of 27m. Surrounded by mountains of 3000m-plus, and almost entirely devoid…
15.42 MILES
Several impressive grave mounds beside the road to Khotgor, including two mounds surrounded by concentric circles and radiating spokes.
23.46 MILES
High up in the protected area of mountains north of Üüreg Nuur, a 14m waterfall cascades over black rocks. It's a 10km slog (most people drive this bit)…
23.86 MILES
This pretty alpine lake is surrounded by mountains and makes a great destination on foot or by horse from Tarialan; the trip is about 15km up Davaan…