Karakorum

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Mongolia: ancient stone tortoise

Karakorum, Mongolia

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Also Known As	Khara-Khorin • K’a-la-k’un-lun • Har Horin

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Mongolia: ancient stone tortoise

Karakorum, Mongolia

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Mongolia

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Ögödei

Mongol khan

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