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    • Mongolian Ovoo

    • Mongolian Ovoo

    • Religion; Statues and monuments

    • [adapted from Wikipedia] An ovoo is a type of shamanistic cairn found in Mongolia, usually made from rocks or from wood. Ovoos are often found at the top of mountains and in high places, like mountain passes. They serve mainly as religious sites,...
    • The Ovoo Offering

    • The Ovoo Offering

    • Religion

    • I took this photo in early June 2010 in the countryside of Tuv province. The driver stopped briefly when we were en route to our training site in Mongolia. It depicts my good friend and fellow Volunteer (Mongolia 2010-12), Alexandria picking up...

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