Permanent settlement on the site of this city began in the mid-17th century with the construction of the Da Khure monastery, and after part of its country gained independence, this city was renamed Niislel Khureheh.
Permanent settlement on the site of this city began in the mid-17th century with the construction of the Da Khure monastery, and after part of its country gained independence, this city was renamed Niislel Khureheh. Situated southwest of the Hentiyn Mountains, one of this city's main features is the Suhbaatar Square, named after its country's liberator. Formerly known by its Russian name of Urga, this city is also home to the Gandan monastery, while the Trans-Siberian Railway connects it to both Moscow and Beijing. Situated on the Tuul River and having a name that means "Red Hero," for ten points, identify this city near the Genghis Khan International Airport, the capital of Mongolia.
Permanent settlement on the site of this city began in the mid-17th century with the construction of the Da Khure monastery, and after part of its country gained independence, this city was renamed Niislel Khureheh.
{Ulan Bator} or {Ulaanbaatar}