Karakorum: Ruined ancient capital of Mongolia

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The picture taken on Aug. 13, 2010 shows the site of a grand palace at Karakorum, the ruined ancient capital of Mongolia. Karakorum locates some 360 kilometers west of Ulan Bator, capital of today's Mongolia. The ruined capital was built in the early 13th century by Ogadai, son of Genghis Khan, but was later destroyed by war. [Xinhua/A Sigang]

 The picture taken on Aug. 13, 2010 shows the site of a grand palace at Karakorum, the ruined ancient capital of Mongolia. Karakorum locates some 360 kilometers west of Ulan Bator, capital of today's Mongolia. The ruined capital was built in the early 13th century by Ogadai, son of Genghis Khan, but was later destroyed by war. [Xinhua/A Sigang]



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