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An Audience with Mongke Khan
A mid-15th century CE manuscript illustration showing an audience with Mongke Khan, ruler of the Mongol Empire from 1251 to 1259 CE. From the 'Tarikh-i Jahangushay-i Juvaini' by Ata-Malik Juvayni (1226-1283 CE). (National Library of France...

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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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The Mongolian Steppe
A panoramic view of the Mongolian Steppe.

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Kelpies
Kelpies sculpture, Falkirk, Scotland.

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Akabeko
Akabeko, Aizu wakamatsu Sta., Fukushima

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Ixtab
Depiction of a Maya deity or supernatural figure appearing on page 53a of the Dresden Codex, identified as a representation of Ixtab.

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Huma Birds
Double griffin capital, locally known as "huma birds" probably from the Unfinished Gate, Persepolis, Iran.

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

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Mongol Falconer
A traditional Mongol falconer.
(Image by www.davidbaxendale.com)

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Kublai Khan on a Hunting Expedition
A painted silk scroll showing Kublai Khan (r. 1260-1294 CE) on a traditional Mongol hunting expedition. Painted by Liu Guandao, 1280 CE. (National Palace Museum, Taipei)