Orkhon Valley (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption This is a view of the modern-day Orkhon Valley near Karakorum, the ancient Mongol capital. Credit Amy Hessl Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.