No one knows how Genghis Khan died or where he is buried
The location of Genghis Khan's grave is one of the biggest unsolved questions surrounding him. Archaeologist Maury Kravitz spent 40 years looking to locate the burial before he passed away in 2012. Khan requested that his gravesite remain unmarked and that no one be informed of its location before he passed away. He was just 65 years old when he passed away at the battle of Western Xia in 1277, and his warriors faithfully carried out his final instructions.
According to folklore, his funeral procession slaughtered everyone they saw along the way, and to assist cover up his burial, they repeatedly rode horses over it. The tomb's exact site is still uncertain, however, it is most likely on or near the Burkhan Khaldun mountain in Mongolia.
His final resting place was kept secret mostly because of cultural customs. Burying their dead in unmarked graves was a Mongol custom. Genghis gave the same instructions to his subordinates. In addition, given the degree of brutality he committed, it was a ruse to thwart any attempts to desecrate his tomb. In addition, he would desire a quiet, serene, and isolated location to rest in peace after such a turbulent existence. It is óne of the interesting facts about Genghis Khan
