Global warming causes the eternal ice in the eastern Eurasian region to melt, revealing the terrifying tombs and mummies inside.
A study published in the journal Communications Biology revealed new findings from the time of the Mongol Empire’s unification in 1206 AD.
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During this period, Genghis Khan, the notorious leader and founder of the Mongol Empire, launched a series of bloody military campaigns across Asia to lay the foundation for the largest empire in human history, stretching from the Pacific coast of Asia to Eastern Europe.
Until now, most of the remnants of this Mongol Empire have been buried under the eternal ice. They only emerged recently, when global warming melted the ice layer above
In 2018 and 2019, scientists found 11 intact skeletons in an ancient tomb. The strange thing is that they are still in surprisingly good condition, despite being over 800 years old.
Around the bodies, archaeologists also found many jewelry items, high-quality materials, luxury… This suggests that the people buried here were all of high status in society.
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In a recent study on the Mongol Empire, scientists have delved into the analysis of the skeletons to better understand the lifestyle and diet of the nobility. By examining the proteins found in the dental calculus of the corpses, they found evidence that these people drank horse, sheep, goat, and Tibetan yak milk. Among them, the evidence of Tibetan yak attracted the most attention of scientists, because this animal played a very important role in the culture of the people in the mountainous regions of eastern Eurasia.
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Among them, in the ancient Mongol Empire, the evidence of Tibetan yak attracted the most attention of scientists, because this animal played a very important role in the culture of the people in the mountainous regions of eastern Eurasia. Previously, many documents showed that they provided a rich source of food, thick wool for warm fabrics and fat to make essential items such as candles.
Through the new study, scientists hope to discover new aspects of the ancient religion and daily life of the nobility of the Mongol Empire. Alicia, a professor of anthropology at the University of Michigan, said “The study helps us verify the use of this symbolic animal, as well as its relationship with the rulers.”
However, Julia Clark, an archaeologist, warned that “The melting ice helps scientists find historical evidence, but at the same time makes the relics more vulnerable to looting.”
