Genghis Khan Images

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Genghis Khan

Scroll through to see some of the images available to the media for Genghis Khan. Contact media@fieldmuseum.org for more.

Genghis Khan: Warrior and Statesman

While Genghis Khan is known as a fierce conqueror, he was also an innovative leader who brought peace and stability to his empire.

Siege Warfare

In this illustrated mural, Genghis Khan's army surrounds and attacks the walled city of Zhongdu (later know as Beijing) which held more than a million residents in 1214.

Trebuchet Replica

Masters of siege warfare, the Mongolians used the trebuchet to hurl large stones at their enemies.

Mongolian Armored Horse and Warriors

In 25 years, the army of Genghis Khan conquered four times more land and people than the Romans during their entire 400-year empire.

Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) Passport

One of Genghis Khan's greatest inventions was the passport.

Iron Chainmail Armor, 13th Century

This finely wrought light chainmail is an example of one of the many pieces of battle gear featured in the exhibition.

Gold Alloy Bracelet, 14th Century

This bracelet, among other artifacts in the exhibition, gives visitors a glimpse into life in the cosmopolitan capital of Karakorum.

Mongolian Man's Boots

Boots like these were worn by warriors in Genghis Khan's empire and nomadic Mongolians today. The turned-up toes signify respect for the land by minimizing the mark that they left upon the ground.