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Scientists find genetic link between Attila’s Huns and empire that fought Han China • Mar. 2, 2025, 7:51 AM ET (South China Morning Post)
New DNA evidence links European Huns to Xiongnu Empire elite • Feb. 26, 2025, 1:18 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Also Known As Hsiung-nu

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Liu Yuan
ruler of China