Genomes of the Golden Horde elites and their implications for the rulers of the Mongol Empire

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 8, February 2026. <br/>SignificanceThis study offers ancient DNA evidence illuminating the genetic legacy of the Mongol Empire, particularly the Golden Horde in Central Eurasia. By analyzing individuals from medieval elite mausoleums in central Kazakstan, we confirm the …