LOCATION: 138 southwest of Ulaanbaatar (90 km paved roads and 48 km dirt roads drive) in the south of Ungut Mountain in Altanbulag soum, Tuv province.
The 7th century Turkic Khaganate historical site Ungut Monument is spectacular as it is the largest complex of man stones both in Mongolia and Central Asia.
55 m by 38 m earth mound surrounds the monument ensemble. The archeologists revealed that Ungut Monument was an offering site for a nobleman after the number of archeological excavations.
There are 30 man stones, their both hands carved as put on their chest while facing the stone enclosure, which is a symbol of respect. 13 wooden pole bases, building materials, and roof tiles, etc were found during the excavation brought to the conclusion that the Ungut Monument was an offering site. Except for the man stones and different stone figures, there are more than 550 balbal stones stretches 2 km to the sunrise direction.
The monuments are in an appropriate day tour distance from Ulaanbaatar. Alternatively, you may combine the monument visit with the wild horse observation in Hustai National Park.