STONES SPEAK: The Secret History of the Göktürk Empire
Standing tall amidst the harsh winds of Mongolia, these stones whisper the story of the rise, fall, and resurgence of an empire 1300 years ago. Now, listen; for the Orkhon Inscriptions are speaking.
In this in-depth documentary-magazine video, we relive the magnificent journey of the Göktürk Empire, beginning in the Altai Mountains and traversing the cold winds of the steppe. From the founding of the Kutluk State to the death of Bilge Khagan, from the victories of Kül Tigin to the decipherments of the Orkhon Inscriptions, each stone tells a story.
Episode Timeline:
00:00 – The Silent Cry of the Stones
00:38 - The Beginnings of the Steppe
03:25 - Kürşad's Fire
06:20 - Tonyukuk's Strategy
09:05 - Bilge Kağan's Accession to the Throne
11:30 - Kül Tigin's Victory
13:25 - The Monument Carved in Stone
15:45 - The Language of the Inscriptions
17:10 - Lasting Legacy
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