Covering an area of 1,220 square kilometers (470 sq. miles) is one of the most important cultural regions in the world and was recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage as a cultural landscape in 2004. The extensive area encompasses the pastureland on both banks of the Orkhon River and includes numerous archaeological sites dating back to the 6th century. The Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape includes sites such Kharakhorin, the 13th century capital of Chinggis Khan’s Empire, Ulaantsutgalan waterfall