The Taikhar Rock is a granite rock located where the Tamir River borders Ikha Tamir Soum in Arkhangai Province. Taihar Rock is 502 kilometers from Ulaanbaatar.

Can you believe this rock is 18 meters tall (66 foot high) tall? Yes, Taihar Rock is 18 meters high. There are more than 150 ancient inscriptions on Taihar rock. However, it is unfortunate that the old inscriptions have almost disappeared and many modern useless inscriptions have been written due to the failure to preserve the historical heritage.

What is the famous rock in Mongolia?

There are many 7th to 9th century inscriptions and remembrances written in stone. There are many tales and scientific explanations about the stone. The Taikhar Rock is surrounded by a high mound, Khar Ereg, and behind a rock shelter that faces the hills of Ulaan Tolgoi. Many years ago there was much water flowing from the mountains, which continued carve the land to the Taikhar Rock. Over time, the mountain became smaller, the water exaporated, and now the Taikhar Rock is all that is left.