AKIPRESS.COM - The 119-year-old Yadam Temple at the Choijin Lama Temple Museum has been restored with the aim of preserving the original structure of the building, Montsame reports.

The completion ceremony of the Yadam Temple renovation project, which was completed by the Arts Council of Mongolia (ACM) with the support of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) and World Monuments Fund (WMF), in collaboration with Enerjin LLC, was held at the Choijin Lama Temple Museum on October 13.

"It is a symbol of Mongolia's resilience and a testament to the importance of democracy, religious freedom, and independence. These are values that both our nations hold dear and work tirelessly to preserve. It is important that our two countries continue to work together to safeguard Mongolian heritage so generations to come can learn from and connect with their history and values," U.S. Ambassador Richard Buangan said.

The Choijin Lama Temple, one of the unique complex ensembles of Mongolian history, religion, culture, architecture, and craftsmanship of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was built in 1904-1908. The Temple complex has five small temples - Makharanz, Gol, Zankhan, Yadam, Khotol, and Enkh-Amgalan Continent and five honorary gates. The Choijin Lama Temple houses over 6,000 historical, religious, and cultural artifacts, and the average number of visitors is nearly 30,000 per year.