Theme: Saihan Mongol Mori - Hanggai
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| *Mogs your henge* |
Did you know some 1500 deer stones have been found, mostly in storied Mongolia, whence rode Chinggis Khan? Deer stones range from ~3-15 feet tall and are decorated with carvings, of which the Mongolian ones are by far the coolest.
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| Step it up Sayan-Altai/West-Eurasianbros! |
Dated to somewhere from 1400 to 700 BC, the purpose of deer stones remains debated, but sheer decorative splendour must have been at least a tertiary purpose. Most deer stones feature carved reindeers, but others have been found depicting different animals, like elks and tigers, as well as various weapons and accessories. Despite their immense antiquity, many retain vividly sharp images, and analysis suggests an early metal drill-type tool was used in carving some of them. Bring back deer stones!
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| Mongolboos rise up. |
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