Traditional Mongolian Yurt

My Unexpected Journey in Karakorum - 10/9/1240

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October 9th 1240
Worn out and tired in the new city I have found, I decided to look for a food, water, and a shelter for the night. I grabbed some food from a yurt I came across that was surrounded by hanging meats, animal skins, and buckets of milk and blocks of cheese on the ground. I needed to find shelter for myself, and I needed to fit in. I needed a yurt. I found a few men who were skinning an antelope. I co ... read more

Asia » Mongolia » Orkhon Valley

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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