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Mongol Archer
An illustration detail of a Mongol archer of the 13th century CE.

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The Mongol Invasion of Hungary
The Mongol invasion of Hungary (1241 CE) in Chronica Hungarorum by Johannes de Thurocz (1488 CE).

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Mongol Horseman with Bow & Arrow
A Chinese painting of a Mongol horseman with bow and arrow. Made in China, during the Song Dynasty (1644 - 1912 CE). Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk. Painting: 68 x 44.5 cm. (26 3/4 x 17 1/2 in.) Mount: 237 x 63.5 cm. (93 5/16 x 25...

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Mongol Warriors in Deel Robes
An illustration of Mongol warriors carrying out an execution. They are wearing the traditional Mongol deel robe. 14th century CE. (From Rashid-ad-Din's Gami' at-tawarih)

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Traditional Mongol Hunters
Mongol hunters using traditional weapons as used during the Mongol Empire of the 13th and 14th century CE.

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Yurt
A yurt (ger in Mongolian) is a large circular tent made of wool felt stretched over a wooden frame used by nomadic peoples of the Asian steppe since before written records began. Yurts are especially associated with Mongol herders and hunters...

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Mongol Circus
This handscroll was created c. 1271 - 1644 CE in the style of Zhao Yong (1289 – c. after 1360 CE)by an unidentified Chinese artist. The scroll was created during either the Yuan Dynasty or the Ming Dynasty. Ink and color on silk. 27 x...

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Traditionally Pressed Mongol Curd
Stones being used to press curd in Khovsgol Province, Mongolia.

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Four Khanates of the Mongol Empire
A map of the four Khanates of the Mongol Empire, after its division in 1259 CE.

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Mongol Empire Under Kublai Khan
The Mongol Empire during the reign of Kublai Khan (r. 1260 - 1294 CE).