{"id":1313,"date":"2023-11-17T16:01:36","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T15:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/orchantal\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2025-04-17T10:33:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T08:33:29","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b\" class=\"section hero-stage section\">\n    <div class=\"stage-container hero-stage--images fullsize align-right\">\n                    <div class=\"slider\">\n                                                        <figure id=\"block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-192\" class=\"current\">\n                    <div class=\"object-fit-wrapper object-cover\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/hero-stage\/Orchontal_home_4-e1744878487159.webp\" alt=\"Picture showing a stone turtle\" >\n                    <\/div>\n                    <figcaption>Stone turtle in Karakorum <span class=\"copyright-dai\">\u00a9 H. Wittersheim \/ DAI<\/span><\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                                            <figure id=\"block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-828\" class=\"\">\n                    <div class=\"object-fit-wrapper object-cover\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Orchontal_home_Erdene_zuu-Monastery_21_9.jpg\" alt=\"Picture showing a monastery\"  loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <figcaption>Erdene Zuu monastery <span class=\"copyright-dai\">\u00a9 C. Franken \/ DAI<\/span><\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                                            <figure id=\"block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-829\" class=\"\">\n                    <div class=\"object-fit-wrapper object-cover\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Orchontal_home_Platzhalter_1.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial picture showing Karabalgasun\"  loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <figcaption>View over Karabalgasun <span class=\"copyright-dai\">\u00a9 H. Roland \/ DAI<\/span><\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                                            <figure id=\"block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-186\" class=\"\">\n                    <div class=\"object-fit-wrapper object-cover\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/hero-stage\/Orchontal_Forschungsgeschichte_header_Platzhalter.webp\" alt=\"Picture showing Karabalgasun well excavation\"  loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <figcaption>Karabalgasun well excavation <span class=\"copyright-dai\">\u00a9 H. Rohland \/ DAI<\/span><\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                                            <figure id=\"block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-832\" class=\"\">\n                    <div class=\"object-fit-wrapper object-cover\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Orchontal_home_goldener_Armreif_21_9.jpg\" alt=\"Picture showing a gold bracelet\"  loading=\"lazy\">\n                    <\/div>\n                    <figcaption>Gold bracelet from the Karakorum city center excavation <span class=\"copyright-dai\">\u00a9 R. Gotsbayar \/ Kharakhorum Museum<\/span><\/figcaption>\n                <\/figure>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"slider-nav dots\">\n                <input type=\"radio\" name=\"slider-nav\" class=\"sr-only\" id=\"radio-block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-192\" checked=\"true\"><label for=\"radio-block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-192\" class=\"nav-dot checked\"><\/label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"slider-nav\" class=\"sr-only\" id=\"radio-block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-828\" ><label for=\"radio-block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-828\" class=\"nav-dot\"><\/label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"slider-nav\" class=\"sr-only\" id=\"radio-block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-829\" ><label for=\"radio-block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-829\" class=\"nav-dot\"><\/label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"slider-nav\" class=\"sr-only\" id=\"radio-block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-186\" ><label for=\"radio-block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-186\" class=\"nav-dot\"><\/label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"slider-nav\" class=\"sr-only\" id=\"radio-block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-832\" ><label for=\"radio-block_502bc29ff10c6c61260484c6449ba80b--image-832\" class=\"nav-dot\"><\/label>            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-stage--text align-left\">\n        <div class=\"background-transparent\"><\/div>\n        <h1>Cradle of the Nomadic Empires<\/h1>\n        <p>The Mongolian Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the city complexes of Karabalgasun and Karakorum, has been the focus of intensive research by an international team for more than 20 years. Every year, the research brings new insights into the significance of this unique region to light and deepens our understanding of an era that shaped world history.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <section class=\"section two-columns text-block block-margin\">\n    <h2>The Orkhon Valley &#8220;Virtual Museum&#8221;<\/h2>\n<div class=\"two-column-text\">\n    <p>Welcome to a journey of discovery through the Orkhon Valley! This website invites you to immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this region and to explore the extraordinary archaeological finds that have been made over the last 25 years through the collaboration of Mongolian and German scientists.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to a museum tour, you can move through the various thematic areas, discover important sites and their finds and thus always learn something new about this historical treasure trove. We see this site as a living project that is constantly evolving. We regularly present new discoveries and expand the collection, so it is always worth taking a look at our Orkhon Valley &#8220;Virtual Museum&#8221;. <\/p>\n<p>We hope you enjoy browsing and discovering!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section class=\"section two-columns text-block block-margin\">\n    <h2>A Treasure of World Cultural Heritage<\/h2>\n<div class=\"two-column-text\">\n    <p>Karakorum, the glorious capital of the Mongol Empire founded by Genghis Khan in the 13th century, and Karabalgasun, the Uyghur metropolis from the 8th and 9th centuries, are unmissable World Heritage treasures. Founded as capitals of great nomadic empires, these historic cities are at the centre of fascinating discoveries made in more recent times. The virtual museum invites you to explore these exciting finds and learn more about the region and its history.<\/p>\n<p>On this page you will not only get a comprehensive overview of the rich history of the Orkon Valley, but also detailed information on the development and significance of Karabalgasun and Karakorum. Learn more about current excavation projects, their spectacular results and the modern archaeological methods used to further deepen the knowledge of this unique region. Immerse yourself in the exciting world of archaeology and discover the secrets of the Orkhon Valley!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_2b5fbbcd2f88e9d350cbc971b8348714\" class=\"section two-columns text-image-block align-right block-margin\">\n    <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"text-block\">\n                    <h2>The Mongolian Capital Karakorum<\/h2>\n                    <p>Karakorum, founded in 1235 as the first capital of the Mongolian Empire, remains a living symbol in Mongolia&#8217;s collective memory to this day. This legendary city, located about 400 km west of Ulaanbaatar in the Orkhon Valley, has long attracted the interest of scholars worldwide. This research is revealing more and more details about a city that was considered a vibrant, multicultural metropolis in its brief but brilliant heyday. Written sources tell of a city where cultures and ideas collided &#8211; a description that is impressively confirmed by the latest archaeological finds. Karakorum was more than just a capital; it was a melting pot of world history and remains a fascinating chapter of Mongolian culture to this day.<\/p>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"circle-highlight arrow-down\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"stage-container image-block lightbox-single-image\">\n                                    <figure id=\"block_2b5fbbcd2f88e9d350cbc971b8348714--image-173\" class=\"current\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Abb06-Ueberblick-Grabung-Grossen-Halle-Karakorum-Saeulenbasen-Foto-D-Ertl.webp\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Abb06-Ueberblick-Grabung-Grossen-Halle-Karakorum-Saeulenbasen-Foto-D-Ertl-150x150.webp\" data-caption=\"View over the \u201cGreat Hall\u201d excavation in Karakorum\">\n                <div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Abb06-Ueberblick-Grabung-Grossen-Halle-Karakorum-Saeulenbasen-Foto-D-Ertl-768x576.webp\" alt=\"Picture showing excavation\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <a id=\"section-link--block_2b5fbbcd2f88e9d350cbc971b8348714\" href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/history\/history-karakorum\/\" class=\"section-link\">\n                            <div class=\"circle-highlight arrow-right\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"section-link--text\">Karakorum<\/div>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>    \n                <figcaption>View over the \u201cGreat Hall\u201d excavation in Karakorum <span class=\"copyright-dai\">\u00a9 D. Ertl \/ DAI<\/span><\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8\" class=\"section two-columns text-image-block align-right block-margin text-slider-block\">\n    <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"text-block\">\n                    <h2>The Uyghur Capital Karabalgasun<\/h2>\n                    <p>The ancient Uyghur capital of Karabalgasun has also been the focus of intensive research for many years. New discoveries have considerably broadened our understanding of Uyghur culture and the impressive architecture of this city. As in Karakorum, the strong international influence that made Karabalgasun a centre of diverse cultures is also evident here. The findings on the city structure are particularly exciting: they illustrate how deeply nomadic traditions were embedded in the urban layout. These fascinating insights open up a whole new perspective on the history of the Uyghur metropolis and on the relationship between nomadism and sedentarism.<\/p>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"circle-highlight arrow-down\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"stage-container image-block lightbox-gallery\">\n                <div class=\"slider\">\n                                    <figure id=\"block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8--image-169\" class=\"current\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Fig06-imperial-komplex-of-Qara-Balghasun-M-Riemer.webp\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Fig06-imperial-komplex-of-Qara-Balghasun-M-Riemer-150x150.webp\" data-caption=\"The temple and palace district of Karabalgasun\">\n                <div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Fig06-imperial-komplex-of-Qara-Balghasun-M-Riemer-768x576.webp\" alt=\"Picture showing Karabalgasun\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <a id=\"section-link--block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8\" href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/monuments\/karabalgasun\/\" class=\"section-link\">\n                            <div class=\"circle-highlight arrow-right\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"section-link--text\">Karabalgasun<\/div>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>    \n                <figcaption>The temple and palace district of Karabalgasun <span class=\"copyright-dai\">\u00a9 M. Riemer \/ DAI<\/span><\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n                            <figure id=\"block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8--image-171\" class=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Abb10-Karabalgasun-Zitadelle-Hofbereich-Hofpflasterung-Umfassungsmauer-Foto-KAAK-Bonn-M-Riemer.webp\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Abb10-Karabalgasun-Zitadelle-Hofbereich-Hofpflasterung-Umfassungsmauer-Foto-KAAK-Bonn-M-Riemer-150x150.webp\" data-caption=\"Walls and courtyard area of the citadel of Karabalgasun\">\n                <div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Abb10-Karabalgasun-Zitadelle-Hofbereich-Hofpflasterung-Umfassungsmauer-Foto-KAAK-Bonn-M-Riemer-768x514.webp\" alt=\"Picture showing excavation\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <a id=\"section-link--block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8\" href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/monuments\/karabalgasun\/\" class=\"section-link\">\n                            <div class=\"circle-highlight arrow-right\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"section-link--text\">Karabalgasun<\/div>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>    \n                <figcaption>Walls and courtyard area of the citadel of Karabalgasun <span class=\"copyright-dai\">\u00a9 M. Riemer \/ DAI<\/span><\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n                            <figure id=\"block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8--image-174\" class=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/DJI_0020.webp\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/DJI_0020-150x150.webp\" data-caption=\"View over the well excavation at Karabalgasun\">\n                <div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/DJI_0020-768x576.webp\" alt=\"Picture showing excavation\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <a id=\"section-link--block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8\" href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/monuments\/karabalgasun\/\" class=\"section-link\">\n                            <div class=\"circle-highlight arrow-right\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"section-link--text\">Karabalgasun<\/div>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>    \n                <figcaption>View over the well excavation at Karabalgasun <span class=\"copyright-dai\">\u00a9 H. Rohland \/ DAI<\/span><\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n                        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"slider-nav dots\">\n            <button type=\"button\" id=\"btn-prev--block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8\" class=\"prev-image\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n            <input type=\"radio\" name=\"slider-nav\" class=\"sr-only\" id=\"radio-block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8--image-169\" checked><label for=\"radio-block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8--image-169\" class=\"nav-dot\"><\/label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"slider-nav\" class=\"sr-only\" id=\"radio-block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8--image-171\" ><label for=\"radio-block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8--image-171\" class=\"nav-dot\"><\/label><input type=\"radio\" name=\"slider-nav\" class=\"sr-only\" id=\"radio-block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8--image-174\" ><label for=\"radio-block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8--image-174\" class=\"nav-dot\"><\/label>            <button type=\"button\" id=\"btn-next--block_8dc05ef46869c41d1f983e914f5623e8\" class=\"next-image\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n        \n            <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_fd411b041b2cd5efbadb96cc5b3dab15\" class=\"section two-columns text-image-block align-left block-margin\">\n    <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"text-block\">\n                    <h2>The Research Project<\/h2>\n                    <p>For more than 20 years, Mongolian and German scientists have been working hand in hand to explore the fascinating history of this unique cultural landscape and share their findings with the world. What once began as the Mongolian-German Karakoram Expedition has now developed into the Mongolian-German Orkhon Expedition, which brings researchers from all over the world to the Orkhon Valley every year. Together, they embark on an exciting search for the secrets of this region steeped in history in order to preserve and reveal its cultural heritage for future generations.<\/p>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"circle-highlight arrow-down\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"stage-container image-block lightbox-single-image\">\n                                    <figure id=\"block_fd411b041b2cd5efbadb96cc5b3dab15--image-165\" class=\"current\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Orchontal_Projekt_Platzhalter.webp\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Orchontal_Projekt_Platzhalter-150x150.webp\" data-caption=\"Gate excavation at the east gate of the Erdene Zuu monastery\">\n                <div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/Orchontal_Projekt_Platzhalter.webp\" alt=\"Picture showing excavation\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <a id=\"section-link--block_fd411b041b2cd5efbadb96cc5b3dab15\" href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/monuments\/karakorum\/oven\/105_schloss\/\" class=\"section-link\">\n                            <div class=\"circle-highlight arrow-right\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"section-link--text\">Project History<\/div>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>    \n                <figcaption>Gate excavation at the east gate of the Erdene Zuu monastery <span class=\"copyright-dai\">\u00a9 H. Wittersheim \/ DAI<\/span><\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Temple Platform in Karakorum Rebuilt in 2014<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"block-image section full-size\">\n    <picture>\n        <!-- <source srcset=\"\/media\/cc0-images\/surfer-240-200.jpg\" media=\"(orientation: portrait)\" \/> -->\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Orchontal_home_Blick-ueber-die-wieder-errichtete-Tempelplattform_21_9.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lightbox-image\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Orchontal_home_Blick-ueber-die-wieder-errichtete-Tempelplattform_21_9.jpg\">\n    <\/picture>\n    <figcaption>\n        View over the rebuilt temple platform \u00a9 T. Batbayar \/ Academy of Science    <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n    <section id=\"block_96b90c9609183489bcb4916448764c25\" class=\"section two-columns text-image-block align-right block-margin\">\n    <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"text-block\">\n                    <h2>Brought to Light after Centuries &#8211; The Virtual Catalogue of Finds<\/h2>\n                    <p>The excavation campaigns of the Mongolian-German expeditions not only uncovered the remains of cities and their buildings. Many interesting artifacts were also found that bear witness to the craftsmanship, beliefs, economy and everyday life in the medieval nomadic kingdoms. This page presents a selection of particularly beautiful, interesting or significant finds and tells their story. All exhibited objects can be found via the virtual finds catalogue. Here you will find a short description, pictures, information about the find location and often a 3D model that allows you to turn and rotate the objects and view them in detail from all sides.<\/p>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"circle-highlight arrow-down\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"stage-container image-block lightbox-single-image\">\n                                    <figure id=\"block_96b90c9609183489bcb4916448764c25--image-819\" class=\"current\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/105_schloss-3.webp\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/105_schloss-3.webp\" data-caption=\"Padlock found in the well of Karabalgasun.\">\n                <div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/105_schloss-3.webp\" alt=\"Three-dimensional, rotating view of a found object\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <a id=\"section-link--block_96b90c9609183489bcb4916448764c25\" href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/fundkatalog\/\" class=\"section-link\">\n                            <div class=\"circle-highlight arrow-right\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"section-link--text\">FInd Archives<\/div>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>    \n                <figcaption>Padlock found in the well of Karabalgasun. <span class=\"copyright-dai\">\u00a9 H. Rohland \/ DAI<\/span><\/figcaption>\n            <\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights from the Catalog<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_2a29dbc775d88b95722bdf600aa1de92\" class=\"section find-catalog\">\n  <button type=\"button\" id=\"btn-prev--block_2a29dbc775d88b95722bdf600aa1de92\" class=\"catalog-prev-item\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n  <div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/riemenbeschlag\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/086_riemenbeschlag_ohne_skala_no_bg.webp\" alt=\"\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Belt Fitting<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/kraehenfuesse\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/050_kraehenfuss_kkm-1.webp\" alt=\"\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Crow&#8217;s Feet<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/dachschmuckziegel-mit-fabeltierdarstellung\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/055_fabeltier.webp\" alt=\"The image shows a fragmented face of a grotesque mythical creature, depicted in clay.\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Roof Decoration Depicting a Mythical Creature<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/039_traufziegel\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/039_traufziegel_ohne_skala_no_bg.webp\" alt=\"\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Eaves Tile<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/fragment-einer-loewenfigur\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/053_steinloewe_KKM_1280_px.webp\" alt=\"Image of a broken marble lion sculpture.\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Fragment of a Lion Sculpture<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/1734\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/044_kopf__no_scale.webp\" alt=\"\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Fragment of a Bodhisattva Head<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/vergoldetes-vorhaengeschloss\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/105_schloss_skala-1.webp\" alt=\"Das Foto zeigt das vergoldete Vorh\u00e4ngeschloss\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Gold-plated Padlock<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/metallblume\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/051_metallblume.webp\" alt=\"\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Lotus Blossom made from Sheet Bronze<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/drachen-loewe\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/057_drachenloewe.webp\" alt=\"Picture showing a terracota plate with the head of a mythical creature in bas-relief.\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Relief Plate with Depiction of a Dragon Lion<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/fragment-eines-steigbuegels\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/047_steigbuegel_no_cale_no_bg.webp\" alt=\"\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Stirrup, fragment<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/tsatsa-mit-darstellung-einer-tara\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/068_tsatsa_ohne_skala.webp\" alt=\"The picture shows a plate made of clay. It depicts a female deity wearing a crown and in a meditative pose.\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Tsatsa with the Depiction of Tara<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/tsatsa-darstellung-buddha-shakyamuni-2\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/069_tsatsa.webp\" alt=\"\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Tsatsa with Depiction of Buddha Shakyamuni<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/find\/radnabe\/\">\n        <figure>\n          <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/funde\/001_radkappe-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Das Bild zeigt ein rundes, kuppelf\u00f6rmiges Metallobjekt mit Verzierungen\">\n                      <\/div>\n          <figcaption>Metal ornament of a cart<\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>                \n      <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n  <button type=\"button\" id=\"btn-next--block_2a29dbc775d88b95722bdf600aa1de92\" class=\"catalog-next-item\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-paragraph\">\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <section id=\"block_edbfe3619d02aec330fe2c865d264dcc\" class=\"section two-columns text-image-block align-right block-margin\">\n    <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"text-block\">\n                    <h2>The Well of Karabalgasun<\/h2>\n                    <p>The discovery of the Karabalgasun well is one of the highlights of the long-standing research collaboration. The archaeological exploration of the citadel of Karabalgasun was actually due to be completed in 2014. However, an initially inconspicuous discoloration of the earth in the courtyard area of the manorial living quarters meant that the excavation had to be continued in the following years. It was not until 2018 that the mystery was solved, as the 13-metre-deep vertical shaft that was uncovered was the citadel&#8217;s well, which had been built to provide an autonomous water supply even during times of siege. The construction of the well had been exceptionally well preserved, as had the numerous outstanding finds that were discovered in its backfill.<\/p>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"circle-highlight arrow-down\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/button>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"stage-container image-block lightbox-single-image\">\n                                    <figure id=\"block_edbfe3619d02aec330fe2c865d264dcc--image-840\" class=\"current\" data-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Orchontal_Brunnen_Karabalgasun_750x500px.jpg\" data-thumb-src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Orchontal_Brunnen_Karabalgasun_750x500px-150x150.jpg\" data-caption=\"View of the karabalgasun well excavation\">\n                <div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/Orchontal_Brunnen_Karabalgasun_750x500px.jpg\" alt=\"Picture showing the excavation\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <a id=\"section-link--block_edbfe3619d02aec330fe2c865d264dcc\" href=\"https:\/\/orchontal.de\/en\/uebersicht_001_vonn\/\" class=\"section-link\">\n                            <div class=\"circle-highlight arrow-right\"><span class=\"icon-arrow-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"section-link--text\">Der Brunnen<\/div>\n                                                    <\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>    \n                <figcaption>View of the karabalgasun well excavation <span class=\"copyright-dai\">\u00a9 H. 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