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Mongolian  Flag The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually... [read more]
Blog: The City Nomads
Date: June 18th 2006

800 Years ago a man named Temujin united the tribes that inhabited what we know call Mongolia, Temujin became known as Chinngis Khan. Under his command these tribes spread out, invaded their neighbours and conquered the continent on horseback... the Mongolian Empire was the largest that the world has ever seen. But of course, all things must come to an end and in subsequent centuries the Mongols w ... read more




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