Mongolians have a unique way of keeping time using the sun. In their traditional homes, known as gers, they use the sunlight shining in to organize their day. This is especially helpful for those who live in rural areas and rely on farming and herding for sustenance.

By orienting themselves with the sun’s position in the sky, Mongolians can plan their activities accordingly and avoid any conflicts that might arise from working on different tasks at overlapping times.

It’s a simple but effective system that has been used for centuries and is still in use today. Four-walled Ger matches with the clock in your hand.

Though it might seem like an antiquated way of keeping time in the modern world, this method is actually quite accurate.

The sunlight falling on the Ger wheel is exactly the same as the clock on your wall at home. So long as there is no cloud cover, you can be sure that your timekeeping is on point.

This unique tradition is just one of the many things that make Mongolian culture so special.

If you ever have the chance to visit, be sure to take some time to appreciate this and other aspects of their way of life. You might just find yourself falling in love with the place.

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Hi, I’m Bayanbat. I grew up in Mongolia and have been living there my whole life. I create Correctmongolia web that helps people understand Mongolia better.

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