Lost Cities Of Genghis KhanSeason 1, Episode 1 - Cities Of Nomads

This episode introduces Genghis Khan and his vision for uniting the Mongol lands, exploring why a nomadic people built cities and how his empire began. Archaeologists use innovative mapping and 3D modelling at Karakorum to reconstruct the ancient capital, revealing a sophisticated urban centre. Further excavations at Avarga and artifact analysis in Ulaanbaatar debunk myths about nomadic societies and highlight the surprising multicultural equality within the early Mongol Empire.

Lost Cities Of Genghis Khan was broadcast on SBS ONE at Sunday 1 February 2026, 08:30.