AIA Fieldwork Photo Contest 2020

Entry 10289

Submitted by Jennifer Molchan

Khanuy Valley

Khanuy Valley, Aarkhangai, Mongolia

Category: Monuments

This is a photo of the deer stone complex in Khanuy Valley. Deer stones are monuments found throughout the Mongolian steppe and depict scenes of animals, weaponry, and often include a sun motif or a face on the top of the stone. These were carved and erected throughout the Bronze Age in Mongolia

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