A 40-meter (130 feet) tall, stainless steel statue of Genghis Khan on horseback stands on top of a museum, 54 km (33.55 miles) east of the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, Friday, May 12, 2023. Since Mongolia gained full autonomy and transitioned to democracy, Genghis Khan has served as a cornerstone of the country's efforts to reclaim its national heritage. His likeness is everywhere, from bottles of vodka to the statue outside Ulaanbaatar. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)