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Khatun (queen) is one of the most authoritative and magnificent words in the Mongolian language. It conveys regality, stateliness, and great strength. If something resists breaking no matter how much pressure is applied, it is described as khatun. The word can form part of a boy’s or girl’s names, signifying power and firmness combined with beauty and grace. Because of the admitted qualities of khatun, men have often borne names such as Khatun Temur, literally ‘Queen Iron’, and Khatun Baatar, 'Q
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He mapped the location of the tomb of Genghis Khan … Riding 700km by horse … he lived among the nomads of the Mongolian steppe … – Mongolian newspaper site Ünen – Truth - September 25 2015
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