Gobi Museum of Nature and History of Umnugovi aimag is opened

Today, the Gobi Museum of Nature and History of Umnugovi aimag built with MNT10.9 billion from the Gobi Oyu Development Support Fund was opened in Dalanzadgad soum. The museum has a collection of more than 4,000 exhibits and artefacts in its halls with world-class designs and equipment. There are also ancient and paleontological findings from the Tsakhiurt Valley, Otson Maanit, Bayanzag, Chono Shurguul, and Tugrugiin Shiree that proved human civilization in Umnugovi aimag 4,500-5,000 years ago and works samples of the blacksmiths and artisans. You can also see ornaments, utensils, religious items, idols, and musical instruments from the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages in addition to the unique blacksmith silverwares of the Noyon Sevrei (one of the nine wonders of Umnugovi aimag). Discover the secrets of ancient dinosaurs and the history of human civilization here as you travel through the South Gobi.

Since 2016, Oyu Tolgoi has spent MNT7 billion through the Gobi Oyu Development Support Fund to protect and preserve historical and cultural heritages of Umnugovi aimag.