Mongolia

Mongolia – Mongolia is fascinating. However, the image of this culture is still strongly influenced by lone shepherds or the "wild warrior hordes" of Genghis Khan. With Mongolia - A Journey through Time, the Museum Rietberg presents the first exhibition on Mongolia in Switzerland and paints a surprisingly new picture of this country.

The exhibition presents the latest, spectacular archaeological research findings and over 200 objects on loan from Mongolia's major museums, many of which are on display abroad for the first time ever. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the colorful, vibrant culture of the large urban settlements that were built in the Mongolian steppe between the 2nd and 14th centuries. The traditional Mongol way of life was combined here with the way of life of traders and craftsmen from all over Eurasia. Precious fabrics, writings in over 12 languages, temples and ritual sites tell of lively trade relations, cultural exchange and religious diversity. The North Asian steppes thus became the hub of an early cultural area between Europe and East Asia.

At the same time, the nomadic way of life remained decisive for the people of Mongolia and still forms the core of their identity today. Contemporary works address the tense relationship between urban life and nomadic tradition.


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