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Genghis Khan exhibit coming to Fernbank Museum of Natural History

By H.M. Cauley
June 27, 2012

To mark its 20th anniversary this year, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History will host an exhibit unlike any Atlanta — or much of the rest of the world — has ever seen: the largest touring collection of 13th-century Mongolian artifacts ever assembled.

From Oct. 5 through Jan. 21, 2013, more than 200 artifacts tied to the legendary Genghis Khan will be on display, including rarely exhibited and never-before-viewed coins, armor, jewelry, robes, relics, weaponry, a mummy and more. Videos and dioramas recount the story of Khan's life and reign as a fierce warrior and innovative leader.

"It's a powerful experience to step back in time, see real artifacts from hundreds of years ago, and encounter history firsthand," curator Bobbi Hohmann said.

For hours, prices and info: www.fernbankmuseum.org.

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