The Mongol Capital

Name: The Mongol Capital
Uploaded: 2012-01-30T16:20:30+00:00
Duration: 2 min 48 s
Channel: Field Museum
Description: Check out recent finds during the excavation of Mongolia’s ancient capital, Karakorum. Although Genghis Khan had no use for cities, his son decided the Mongols needed a base from which to administer their widespread empire and entertain foreigners. Take a moment to learn more about the groundwork and grandeur of Karakorum. © History Channel "The Search for Genghis Khan"

Check out recent finds during the excavation of Mongolia’s ancient capital, Karakorum. Although Genghis Khan had no use for cities, his son decided the Mongols needed a base from which to administer their widespread empire and entertain foreigners.  Take a moment to learn more about the groundwork and grandeur of Karakorum.  © History Channel "The Search for Genghis Khan"