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Ruins of Desert Cathay 226 - Hao-shan-k'ou gorge with ruineed walls intended to close passage - On left, remnant of ancient wall (A) with parapet facingeast; on right, battlemented wall of later origin (B) facing west. Stein puzzled a long time over the possible purposes of these fortifications north-east of the main Ming wall.

 

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