World Heritage
The gifts of the Mongol Empire to the world — innovations in communication, commerce, and culture that still shape our lives today.
Gifts to the World
The World Heritage Ger celebrates the Mongol Empire’s extraordinary contributions to global civilisation. From the first international paper currency to the örtöö postal relay system, the Mongols connected the known world.
Explore the gerege passport system, the development of the Mongol script, and the Silk Road trade networks that flourished under the Pax Mongolica.
"Though my golden body may be exhausted, let my established State never fail."
— Chinggis Khaan
Paper Currency
The Mongol Empire issued the world’s first widely-used paper currency — a revolution in commerce that predated European banknotes by centuries.
The Örtöö Relay
A postal relay network spanning 50,000 km — carrying messages, goods, and diplomats across the empire at unprecedented speed.
The Gerege Passport
The original diplomatic passport — a metal tablet guaranteeing safe passage, food, and shelter across the entire Mongol Empire.