“SILK ROAD AND KHARAKHORUM” INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE
The International Scientific Conference on “Silk Road and Kharakhorum” held in the city of Kharakhorum, ancient capital of Mongol Empire. The Conference brought together members of Parliament, researchers and scientists who work on the history, archaeology and cultural heritage in order to discuss the strategy for further research, as well as the development of cultural tourism. The Conference offered conceptual background dedicated to the Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape and participants understood about the essential role of cultural and natural heritage in sustainable development, sustainable tourism and about data collecting and strategic planning. Participants have also discussed about possibilities of promoting the World Heritage site Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape by developing a sustainable tourism through “Silk Road and Kharakhorum”.