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Xiongnu

Ancient Chinese empire in Northern Asia

Placehistorical country historical ethnic groupQ188836

Also known as Great Hun Empire · Xunnu · Xiongnu Empire

Founded: 3rd century BCE

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The Xiongnu were a tribal confederation of nomadic peoples who, according to ancient Chinese sources, inhabited the eastern Eurasian Steppe from the 3rd century BC to the late 1st century AD. Modu Chanyu, the supreme leader after 209 BC, founded the Xiongnu Empire.

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Office held by head of state: Chanyu
Capital: Chanyu Ting(-0215–0091)
Continent: Asia
Dissolved: 5th century
Official language: Hunnic
Mongolian
Official religion: Tengrism
shamanism
Government: khaganate
Native language: Xiongnu
Native label: 匈奴

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48.0000, 105.0000OpenStreetMap ↗

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