List of historical cities and towns of Mongolia

This is a List of historical cities and towns of Mongolia. Mongolia is a landlocked country in East and Central Asia. It is bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south, east and west. Ulan Bator, the capital and largest city, is home to about 45% of the population.

Special characteristics

"Mongolian cities" means those cities that were built in Mongolia as well those built in areas directly under Mongol influence. The special characteristic of Mongolian historical cities is that they came into being amidst a predominantly nomadic society. It is a misunderstanding to assume that there were no cities in Mongolia, or that all of the people were entirely nomadic all through their history. Based on current research, Mongolia's tradition of cities goes back over 2000 years.

Historical towns and settlements

Prehistoric settlements

Xiongnu period (209 BC-AD 93)

Rouran period (AD 330 - 555)

Gokturk and Uighur period (AD 555-840)

Khitan Liao period (AD 907-1125)

Mongol Empire and Yuan period (AD 1206-1368)

Northern Yuan period (AD 1368-1635)

Qing period (AD 1691-1911)

Architectural heritages in Mongolia

References

  1. ↑ Ховд аймгийн нутаг дахь археологийн дурсгалууд

This article is based on the textbook "Mongol Ulsyn Tuuh" (History of Mongolia), National University of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 2006.

See also

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