![]() It appears that Genghis Khan left a mark on more than history: His influence may persist in the DNA of men today. The Mongol warrior Temujin, aka Genghis Khan, may have left more than this picture to remember him by. The shaded area approximates the boundaries of Genghis Khan’s empire at the time of his death. His male descendants continued the dynasty for many generations. Massacring many of the people that he conquered, so as to leave no enemies and to strike fear in would-be foes, Genghis Khan ultimately controlled a massive empire ranging from today’s Afghanistan across China. ![]() In 1206, he assumed the title Genghis Khan, often translated as emperor of emperors, and started invading surrounding territories. Some 800 years ago, a fearsome, charismatic warrior named Temujin united the nomadic tribes of Mongolia. ![]()
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