Genghis Khan Burial Location Remains One of History Greatest Secrets

When Genghis Khan died in August 1227, his followers went to extraordinary lengths to keep his burial site secret. According to historical accounts and Mongol legend, anyone who encountered the funeral procession was killed to prevent them from revealing the location. After the burial, the soldiers who buried him were also killed. Some legends claim that a river was diverted over his grave to completely conceal it, while others say that 1000 horses were driven across the site to erase any traces. To this day, the location of Genghis Khan tomb remains one of history most enduring mysteries. Despite numerous expeditions and modern archaeological surveys, the great conqueror final resting place has never been discovered, which was exactly what he intended.