Cultural
Bassin d’Ubs Nuur
Mongolie
Located in western Mongolia, this cultural site encompasses the basin surrounding Ubs Nuur, a significant freshwater lake in the region. The area represents an important zone of human settlement and activity, reflecting the interaction between nomadic populations and their natural environment across centuries. The basin's geography, characterized by steppe landscapes and water resources, has supported traditional pastoral and hunting practices that remain central to the region's cultural identity. The site documents evidence of sustained human occupation and cultural continuity within Mongolia's broader heritage context. Its designation recognizes the value of preserving the cultural landscape and the traditional knowledge systems associated with this region. The Ubs Nuur basin remains an area of archaeological and ethnographic significance for understanding Central Asian nomadic cultures.