Timur: The Skull Pyramid Conqueror

Discover the chilling legacy of Timur, also known as Tamerlane, who rivaled Genghis Khan in conquest and terror. Born in 1336, he rose from humble beginnings to create a vast empire, leaving behind haunting pyramids of human skulls. Yet, amidst the brutality, he transformed cities like Samarkand into centers of culture and learning. Explore the paradox of a ruler whose ambition reshaped history with both devastation and grandeur.