Now, however, Mongolia is on the cusp of re-introducing bichig as an official script. It is supposed to be used, alongside the Cyrllic alphabet, in all government documents starting in 2025.

Embark on a captivating journey into the past to explore what Genghis Khan's Mongolian language truly sounded like. Starting with modern Mongolia and its unique script, the video takes viewers to ...

In his hometown in China, the 49-year-old taught traditional Mongolian language, the cursive script of Khans and poets, that once dominated an empire from the Sea of Japan to Eastern Europe.

ULAN BATOR, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) -- Mongolia held a ceremony on Friday to reward the winners of a national alphabet writing contest, a move to introduce and promote the country's traditional language.