Altadyn jas
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Name(s) of Temple :
Altadyn jas,
Rinchen Number :
627
Rinchen Name :
Altadyn khiid
Type of Monastery/Temple:
Monastry
Aimag where the temple is located:
Govisümber
Sum where the temple is located:
Sumbersum
Sub-district where the temple is located :
Choir city
Old Aimag Name :
Setsen Khan
Old Khoshuu Name :
Borjigon setsen vangiin khoshuu
Description of location :
The site is located in a flat area called Altad that is 55Km from the sum centre. A well is located on the south-east side of the site.
GPS coordinates :
North 46° 34’ East 108° 41’
Total site area:
Side1: 150 Side2: 150 Side3: 150 Side4: 150 Side5: Side6:
Revived temple on site :
No
Site status at the time of survey :
The site is now covered over with grass, so it is hard to say how many temple buildings there were. However, the monastery seems to have had several storage temples. There rock base/foundations of two temples visible.
Date of establishment of the monastery/temple :
Unknown
Date of closing and destroying the monastery :
Revival of the old monastery/temple:
No
Founder's name and title (if known):
Date of Revival:
Monks in Old Temple :
not clear
not clear
Form Number :
ГСЧР 148
Survey Team :
Team D