Recent findings from a genome study conducted in Kazakhstan suggest that the number of individuals potentially related to Genghis Khan is significantly lower than previously believed. While earlier estimates claimed that one in every 200 men worldwide could trace their ancestry back to the Mongol leader, this new research indicates a revised understanding of his genetic footprint. The study involved examining the graves of the elite of the Golden Horde to find DNA from Genghis Khan's descendants.

According to local folklore, the remains of Jöchi, Genghis Khan's eldest son, are believed to be located in a mausoleum in the Ulitau region of central Kazakhstan. However, when archaeologists investigated remains from this medieval mausoleum, they did not uncover Jöchi but instead discovered a new genetic lineage that could potentially trace back to Genghis himself. This finding raises questions about the historical narratives surrounding Genghis Khan's lineage and the extent of his genetic legacy.

Genghis Khan, born in the Hentiy Mountains of northeastern Mongolia, was a Central Asian conqueror who founded the vast Mongol Empire in 1206. His exceptional skills in horseback riding and archery enabled the Mongols to rapidly conquer territories from the Pacific Ocean to Central Europe. Genghis Khan had four sons and five daughters, and his legacy has been a subject of interest not only in history but also in genetics, highlighting the potential complexities of tracing ancestral lines and understanding historical population dynamics.