Khermen Tsav is a geological wonder located at the westernmost edge of Umnugovi province, 10 km northwest of the center of Gurvantes Sum, and 250 km from Khongor Sand Dune. The area spans 250 square kilometers and comprises gorges up to 30 meters deep, creating a bizarre rock landscape that resembles city or temple ruins or red icebergs floating in the sea.
The rock formations were created by erosion over millions of years, as wind and water sculpted the landscape into quirky and whimsical shapes of red clay tiles and tiles, reminiscent of contemporary avant-garde imagery. The region has no visible humans or livestock, springs, or water sources, and the dry amber, with its hilly hills and ravines at the bottom of an ancient ocean, gives the area a unique appeal.
Paleontological Research
The area is also known for its dinosaur fossils, with many researchers scouring the region for new finds. The researcher Roy Chapman Andrews gave the region the name, “the end of the world,” and it is believed that there are more dinosaur bones to be discovered. However, excavations require significant resources, and the extreme heat of the area makes the work extremely difficult. From time to time, Saxaul forests can be seen in the area.
Access to Khermen Tsav is limited to two “gates,” and it is easy to get lost. The region’s extreme heat can reach up to 60 degrees Celsius in summer, and the local people call it a “death chasm” because of the lack of water. Despite the harsh conditions, willows grow up to 1 meter high, and the largest lizard in Mongolia, the Zamba lizard, is quite common in the area.
In conclusion, Khermen Tsav is a unique geological wonder, with its bizarre rock formations, dinosaur fossils, and extreme conditions. Researchers and adventurers alike will find this region fascinating, with the potential for new discoveries and lasting memories.
