Khankhyn khuree
Name(s) of Temple :
Khankhyn khuree,
Rinchen Number :
92
Rinchen Name :
Khankhyn khuree
Type of Monastery/Temple:
Monastic School
Aimag where the temple is located:
Khövsgöl
Sum where the temple is located:
Khankh sum
Sub-district where the temple is located :
1st bag
Old Aimag Name :
Zasagt Khan
Old Khoshuu Name :
Uriankhai - Ar baruun sum
Description of location :
The site is located on the north bank of Khubsgul lake, 2 km. southeast of Khankh sum center. The Bayasgalan mountain lies on the north side of Khuvsgul lake and the site is on the west bank of the Khankh river 2 km south east of the Khankh soum centre. Khuvsgul lake is on the west and north-west side of the site. There was the lake`s 13 Ovoo in front of the site. Now it is covered by water. GPS given for Turt, Khankh sum centre.
GPS coordinates :
North 51° 30’ East 100° 40’
Total site area:
Side1: Side2: Side3: Side4: Side5: Side6:
Revived temple on site :
No
Site status at the time of survey :
The site is not visible. There is nothing left to measure because of established the tourist camp invested by Buryat.
Date of establishment of the monastery/temple :
1880
Date of closing and destroying the monastery :
Revival of the old monastery/temple:
No
Founder's name and title (if known):
Name and title : - Interview Number:
Date of Revival:
Monks in Old Temple :
around 30 monks
Form Number :
ХӨХХ 043
Survey Team :
Team E