Image shows an illustrative photo of how the Xiongnu built a multiethnic empire on the Mongolian steppe that was connected by trade to Rome, Egypt, and Imperial China, undated photo. Women held the highest positions of power in the multiethnic Xiongnu empire 2,300 years ago, claimed German scientists. Note: Licensed content. (Christina Warinner, the DairyCultures Project/Newsflash)
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17 April 2023
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A new study has revealed that women played key roles in the political and economic life of an ancient Mongol empire over 2,300 years ago. The remarkable research shows that the Xiongnu Empire grew so large that it inspired the construction of parts of the Great Wall of China to protect...