Rietberg Museum Exhibition Reinterprets Mongolia's Urban History Through Archaeology
An exhibition at the Rietberg Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, presents a fresh perspective on Mongolia's 2,000-year history, emphasizing its urban centers and their role in Eurasian trade. Featuring approximately 200 works, many never displayed outside Mongolia, the show traces development from ancient settlements like those of the Xiongnu to the modern capital Ulaanbaatar. It highlights archaeological research from institutions including the Smithsonian and UNESCO, exploring how diverse cultures coexisted. The exhibition runs until February 22, 2026.
Key facts
- Exhibition at Rietberg Museum in Zurich until February 22, 2026
- Features about 200 works, many new to international display
- Focuses on Mongolia's urban history and Eurasian trade connections
- Includes archaeological research from multiple international institutions
- Explores periods from ancient Xiongnu civilization to modern Ulaanbaatar
Entities
Artists
- Erdenebayar Monkhor
- Baatarzorig Batjargal
- Lkhagvadorj Enkhbat
- Nomin Zezegmaa
Institutions
- Rietberg Museum
- Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC)
- Smithsonian Institution
- American Center for Mongolian Studies
- Institute of Archaeology of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences
- UNESCO
Locations
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- Mongolia
- Inner Mongolia