Karakorum was the capitol of the Mongol Empire founded by Chinggis Khan.
It was the capitol of the Mongolian Empire for only thirty years in the 13th century. After that it remained a prosperous city for nearly a century.
The capitol was located in the semi arid Steppes of Mongolia. The Orhon River ran near the city and acted as its life blood.
Within Karakorum, Chinggis Khan consulted with many of the worlds greatest minds so that he could improve the ruling of his empire, the effectiveness of his war machine, and the efficiency of the nation’s trade. Once Chinggis passed away the city was the used as the place where Chinggis Khan’s successor was selected but soon after that the city ceased being the capitol. The city is said to have been grand and heavily embellished with the wealth of the empire. The ruins reveal that metallurgy powered by the Orhon River was the most central occupation to the city.
The Orhon River running running along
the Steppes of Mongolia
Comments (0)
You don't have permission to comment on this page.