Close-up of the iconic Genghis Khan statue in Mongolia against a clear sky.

Riders who redrew the map

In 1206, Genghis Khan united Mongol and Turkic tribes and expanded across China, Central Asia, Russia, and the Middle East.

Human History: The Mongol Shockwave

A skilled horse archer shooting an arrow while galloping outdoors.

Steppe power, unmatched speed

Horse archers and mobile warfare shattered old defenses. After Möngke Khan’s death, the empire split into four successor states.

Human History: The Mongol Shockwave

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