Horseback Archery World Championship was organized for the first time in Mongolia
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"Horseback Archery" a mongolian intangible cultural heritage, is officially registered in the National Register of Intangible Heritage of Mongolia in the category of "Traditional Festivals, Rituals, and Games". The Horse Archery World Championship took place for the first time in Mongolia at the "Chinggis Khan Palace" tourist complex on September 7-10, 2023, and more than 20 archers from 90 countries participated.
Brief information about the origin of horseback archery is linked with the history of the Mongolian horse. For instance, the researchers found that the domestication of horses and their use in life date back to the end of 4000 BC. In this period, the Mongols developed tree-cutting, piercing tools, and the practice of horseback archery. During the Hun Empire, emperors paid significant attention to the advancement of cavalry and horseback archery skills. There are historical reports that show the Kidans used to have a horseback ball game in the X-XI century. The horseback ball game involves shooting the target while riding on horseback.
"Horseback Archery" a mongolian intangible cultural heritage, is officially registered in the National Register of Intangible Heritage of Mongolia in the category of "Traditional Festivals, Rituals, and Games". The Horse Archery World Championship took place for the first time in Mongolia at the "Chinggis Khan Palace" tourist complex on September 7-10, 2023, and more than 20 archers from 90 countries participated.
Brief information about the origin of horseback archery is linked with the history of the Mongolian horse. For instance, the researchers found that the domestication of horses and their use in life date back to the end of 4000 BC. In this period, the Mongols developed tree-cutting, piercing tools, and the practice of horseback archery. During the Hun Empire, emperors paid significant attention to the advancement of cavalry and horseback archery skills. There are historical reports that show the Kidans used to have a horseback ball game in the X-XI century. The horseback ball game involves shooting the target while riding on horseback.