Confluences
The confluences of rivers had a particularly compelling significance for ancient herders in this region. This is revealed in the frequent placement of khirigsuur at the point at which two streams join or overlooking such a confluence. Concentrations of Bronze Age mounds also appear with some frequency on terraces that offer views over two or more rivers and their confluence.
Round khirigsuur located on the right bank of a small stream just before its confluence with Khöltsöötiin Gol. Bronze Age.
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Round khirigsuur (13 m diameter), tipped to the east and overlooking the confluence of Khovd Gol and Godon Gol. Bronze Age.
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Large khirigsuur located at the confluence of Sailagiin Gol and Khar Yamaa. Bronze Age.
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Square platform khirigsuur (10 m side) on a high terrace overlooking the confluence of Tsagaan Gol and Khovd Gol. The glaciered summit of Tsengel Khairkhan Uul is visible to the south. Bronze Age.
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Round khirigsuur located on the right bank of a small stream just before its confluence with Khöltsöötiin Gol. Bronze Age.
