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Bryan K. Miller, "Xiongnu: The World's First Nomadic Empire" (Oxford UP, 2024)

New Books in Archaeology

CHAPTER

Legacy of the Xiongnu Empire

This chapter explores the cultural significance and historical legacy of the Xiongnu Empire, emphasizing its preservation of organic artifacts and textiles in Mongolia's permafrost. It examines how the elite redefined their identity through artistic transformation and cultural exchange while drawing parallels to modern nomadic influences. Additionally, it highlights the need to reevaluate conventional views of empires by acknowledging the complexities of nomadic societies and their governance.

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