Claim:To keep Genghis Khan's burial site secret, everyone who attended his funeral were put to death; the executioners then died at the hands of Khan's personal escort, who in turn killed themselves. Rating:Rating: UnprovenFor centuries, the story has circulated that more than 2,000 people died after attending Genghis Khan's funeral in an effort to keep his burial site secret. 'The Frustrating Hunt for Genghis Khan's Long-Lost Tomb Just Got a Whole Lot Easier'. Why Genghis Khan's Tomb Can't Be Found. 'Genghis Khan's Tomb: The Mysterious and Gruesome Story behind Infamous Leader's "Missing" Grave'.

Source: Washington Post May 18, 2024 03:58 UTC