‘National treasures of Mongolia’ catalog compiled

Art & Culture
unurzul@montsame.mn
2020-06-04 14:38:53

Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/. A catalog ‘National treasures of Mongolia’ has been compiled by collecting photographs of unique and wonderful treasures being kept at the Treasury Fund of Mongolia, museums, libraries, some monasteries, as well as by individuals.

Within its full powers and functions specified in the legislation, the Bank of Mongolia carries out numerous activities in the field of research, enrichment, preservation, and promotion of cultural values of Mongolians. In this context, the central bank, in collaboration with professional research organizations, is presenting the catalog to the public. As of 2015, there were 770 exhibits, which were certified as unique artifacts, in Mongolia and the catalog includes photographs of archeological finds, rare finds related to different periods of history, as well as beautiful Buddhist artworks.

Moreover, It includes photographs of 307 rare valuable artifacts related to ethnic traditions and belonged to historical figures, with captions and brief descriptions.

It is the sixth edition published by the Treasury Fund of Mongolia and is featured with its being first-time compilation of photographs of Mongolian cultural and historically unique and rare artworks regardless of their form of ownership.