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and its surrounding settlements to the west. An open-air field was located just south of the temple complex and was surrounded on all sides by rough-hewn wooden fences and prayer wheels. Beyond that stood temples, residences of the nobility and clergy as well as the Baruun
Damnuurchin markets. At
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building (formerly the Eldev-Ochir Cinema: 1946–1948), the
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being one of the founders of the MPP. Following the electoral victory of the MPP in June 2016 the square's name was quickly restored to Sükhbaatar Square.
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dances were often staged there in the presence of nobles and clergy. Over time, it devolved into a dumping ground of the growing city's refuse. The
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