Khuree
Khuree is a Mongolian term traditionally used to denote a Buddhist monastery complex, including temples, monastic residences, and related facilities. The word derives from Mongolian khuree meaning enclosure or precinct, and in historical and geographic usage it can refer to the monastery itself as well as the surrounding settlement formed around it.
Historically, khuree served as religious and educational centers. They housed scriptoria, schools for monks and lay
Geographically, the term is attested across Mongolia and in parts of Inner Asia. In place-names, khuree often
Today, khuree remains part of Mongolia’s cultural and religious heritage. The term appears in historical discussions