LOCATION: TSENGEL DISTRICT, BAYAN-ULGII PROVINCE

Aral Tolgoi is a low hill between the Khar Salaa and Rashaan rivers in Tsengel District, Bayan-Ulgii Province. These rivers originate in the foothills of the Altai Tavan Bogd mountain, the highest peak of the Mongolian Altai Mountains. A horizontal rock on the hill is engraved with numerous animal figures. Most of these images – around 90 percent – are related to wildlife and hunting. In contrast only a small number – about 7 percent – are related to livestock and animal husbandry.

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