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Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Historische Befestigungsanlagen im Uigurischen Autonomen Gebiet Xinjiang

Historic Forts & Ruins

Xinjiang's landscape is dotted with the remnants of ancient civilizations that once thrived along the Silk Road. This collection features significant archaeological sites, including the massive rammed-earth walls of Gaochang and the Buddhist ruins of Miran. It highlights defensive structures like the Qing-era Suget Karaul and the architectural fusion of the Kuqa King Palace. These fortifications and ruins offer a glimpse into the region's history as a strategic military and commercial crossroads between the 2nd century BC and the late 19th century.

Historic Forts & Ruins — Karte
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Gaochang Gucheng (ruins of the Hun City, BC200)

Gaochang, also called Karakhoja, Qara-hoja, Kara-Khoja or Karahoja, is the site of a ruined, ancient oasis city on the northern rim of the…
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Qiuci Palace

A 20th-century reconstruction of the residence of the local hereditary rulers of Kuqa. The complex features traditional Islamic architecture, ornate tilework, and a museum detailing the history of the Qiuci kingdom.
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Kuqa King Palace

Residence of the last Uyghur king of Kuqa, combining Qing Dynasty architectural elements with traditional Islamic design. The site includes the royal family's living quarters, a mosque, and a garden.
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Ying pan gu cheng

Ruins of a Han to Jin Dynasty circular garrison town and trading hub. It is notable for its well-preserved cemetery where archaeologists discovered Roman-style textiles reflecting Silk Road cultural exchanges.
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Suget Karaul

A 19th-century military outpost and checkpoint located near the Suget Pass. It served as a strategic mountain fort for Qing Dynasty forces monitoring the Karakoram border regions.
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阿特塔木帕夏古堡

Ruins of an ancient desert fortress located in the Hotan region.
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Qingcheng Fortress

Remnants of the Qing Dynasty city walls in Kuqa, originally constructed to house the local administration and military garrison during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Mi lan yi zhi

An ancient oasis city on the southern Silk Road containing ruins of Buddhist monasteries and a fort. It is famous for 3rd-century frescoes depicting winged figures in a Greco-Buddhist style.
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Dahe Fortress

A well-preserved Tang Dynasty military outpost in Barkol. The site features substantial rammed-earth walls and served as a key defensive point along the northern Silk Road branch.
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