Genghis Khan: How the Mongols Changed the World

From the Mongolian plains to the southernmost tip of China, from the Pacific Ocean to the outer reaches of the Middle East, Genghis Khan and his Mongolian army would eventually build an immense empire during the 13th century CE that would change the face of the Earth. At their peak, Mongolians controlled almost a quarter of the Earth’s surface, and Genghis Khan’s grandson, Kublai Khan, Great Khan of the Mongolians, became Emperor of China by founding the Yuan Dynasty, establishing the capital in Dadu (current-day Beijing).

After years of violent conquest, the Pax Mongolica allowed for commercial, scientific, and artistic relations to flourish between the East and West, allowing for an unparalleled period of exchange.

This extraordinary touring exhibition brings together rare objects dating from the 1st to the 14th centuries, drawn from Mongolia’s national collections, including many national treasures, and offers an unparalleled insight into the history of this great empire.

Developed in collaboration with Nantes History Museum, France and Department of Arts and Culture, Government of Mongolia. The exhibition was awarded Exhibition of the Year 2024 by Historia Magazine, and the French Ministry of Culture designated it an “exhibition of national interest” in 2024.