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An ovoo on the hill top

An ovoo on the hill top

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Pfriemer

Pfriemer


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An ovoo on the hill top

Ovoos are often found at the top of mountains and in high places, like mountain passes.
In modern times, some of them have developed into large and elaborate structures, becoming more like temples than simple altars.
They serve mainly as sites for the worship of Heaven and lesser gods led by shamans and kins' elders, but also for Buddhist ceremonies.

The photo was captured with the iPhone 6s Plus because I left my camera equipment down in the car at the starting point.

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Sections Travel: Mongolia Nature: Mountains Special: Sacrifice
Folders Return to Mongolia
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Camera iPhone 6s Plus
Lens iPhone 6s Plus back camera 4.15mm f/2.2
Aperture 2.2
Exposure time 1/2024
Focus length 4.2 mm
ISO 25

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