‘Genghis Khan’ Archives
Successors of Genghis Khan
In accordance with the Great Khan's last will, the Mongol Empire was divided among his four sons. His eldest son, Zuchi, received the lands west of the Irtysh River. His second son, Tsagaadai, inherited the territory between the rivers Amudarya and Syrdarya. His third son, Ugudei, was given possession of western Mongolia and Tarbagatai. By [...]
Teachings of Genghis Khan
Genghis was a very skilled and wise man in attracting scholars, statesmen, generals and even people. He was not uneducated. No records proven that he have had any education, but it is obvious that he was a very smart man if we look at his teachings and decision. When he was young, Temujin lived and studied at the court of Ong Khan. He paid close [...]
Matching Genghis Khan
Much has been written in the popular press in recent days about the DNA signature of Genghis Khan, Mongol leader and founder of the Mongol Empire (1206-1368). At its height, his empire was the largest in the world. Although he is a highly-respected figure in Mongolia, in many areas of southwestern Asia, Middle East, and Europe, the Khan is seen a [...]
Genghis’ Tomb
For Mongolians the remains and burial place of the great leader Genghis Khan are sacred. From the period of reconstruction the desire to remember the heritage of Mongolia has resulted in an increased feeling of pride over their great Khan. The Mongolians and Japanese jointly held a prospecting expedition which made a search for the burial place of [...]
Genghis Khan’s Portrait
There are no almost portraits of Genghis Khan, of the ones that exist it is impossible to tell if it is really his likeness. Some researchers consider that his image was either middle Asian or European. In 1368, the Mongols, who were excluded from the Yuan dynasty Capital City, did not take many things because they believed the invading [...]