Genghis Khan rides again.

• Position: MONGOLIA - Brief article

The legendary 13th-century horseman, who ruled history's largest contiguous empire-which stretched across much of Asia--has returned to the steppes of Mongolia. And now he's charging admission Not far from Ulan Bator, Mongolia's capital, stands a 131-foot-tall, statue of Genghis Khan on horseback. As the centerpiece of a planned Genghis Khan theme park, the statue is the Latest tribute to Mongolia's most famous son, known locally as Chinggis Khaan ("Universal Ruler"). Inside the statue's base, visitors can see a replica of Genghis Khan's golden whip and sample traditional, cuisine, which is heavy on horse meat and potatoes. The rush to honor and...