Gonzo for Genghis
When the Soviets ruled the roost in Mongolia Genghis (Chinggis) Khaan was a sidelined hero. I’ve even heard that they tried to kill out the remnants of his bloodline but have a hard time believing it. In the past two decades the Great Khaan has made a triumphant comeback and you can’t get very far without seeing his face.
Tags: Eurasia: Marco Polo-in' it, Mongolia
Nice blog.nrnrSome years back the Discovery Channel (??I think..) ran a special on how some scientists had gone out and found that some many millions of Chinese are genetically linked to Khan..Sorry for the vague recall but you sparked the memory.
Proudly a Nerd,
Sarah
HEy, you stole that ‘poor but not desperate’ quote from me! he he..glad you’re doing well.. xx
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