Grande montagne Burkhan Khaldun et son paysage sacré environnant

This natural site in Mongolia encompasses the sacred mountain Burkhan Khaldun and its surrounding landscape, holding profound cultural and spiritual significance for the Mongolian people and broader Central Asian traditions. The mountain and its environment represent an important example of the interaction between natural and cultural values, as the site embodies centuries of spiritual reverence and traditional practices within its geographical setting. Located in Mongolia, the site features distinctive topographical and ecological characteristics that define the region, with the mountain serving as a focal point within a broader sacred landscape. The natural features of Burkhan Khaldun and its surroundings reflect both geological processes and the long history of human cultural engagement with this environment. The inscription recognizes the site's value as a place where natural heritage and intangible cultural heritage are closely interconnected, illustrating the relationship between landscape and spiritual traditions in Mongolian heritage.