Altai (Mongolian: Алтай) is a sum (district) of Khovd Province in western of Mongolia. It is 310 km away from the city of Khovd.[1]
Altai District
Алтай сум ᠠᠯᠲᠠᠢᠰᠤᠮᠤ | |
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| Country | Mongolia |
| Province | Khovd Province |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13,144 km2 (5,075 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 (UTC + 7) |
| Website | http://altai.kho.gov.mn/ |
History edit
In 1968 a research team investigated 31 monuments dated to the Bronze and Early Iron Age near the border of Altai and Üyench sums.[2]
References edit
- ^ Khovd Aimak Statistical Office. 1983-2008 Dynamics Data Sheet Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Colleoni, Aldo (2005). "Petroglyphs of Javkhlant Mountain: Mongolia". EUT. p. 16.
45°48′28″N 92°17′30″E / 45.80778°N 92.29167°E
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