Yumenguan Pass of Great Wall Photos

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The Yumenguan Pass was the significantpass on the Silk Road, from where typical food, fruits and culture, religions of the Western Regions were introduced into Central China in the Han Dynasty.

Yumenguan Pass, located on a hillock 90 kilometers (56 miles) northwest of Dunhuang city, is an important pass of the north route on the Silk Road. Yumenguan Pass was also called the "Small Square City". The present city was constructed with rammed earth with two gates respectively in its west and north directions. The wall is 10 meters (10.9 yards) high and its top is 3 meters (3.2 yards) wide and bottom 5 meters (5.4 yards). Attraction Intro: Yumenguan Pass

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Asked by Mr.cao from CANADA | Nov. 24, 2010 22:31

Do you have more facts about the great wall? I am doing a project.

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Answered by Mr.Chang | Nov. 25, 2010 02:31

Hi,there are quite detailed facts about Great Wall of China(https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china_great_wall/) on the pages, such as its histior, construction, culture, section,etc. You may have a look there~

Asked by Mr.hiren darji from INDIA | Aug. 23, 2009 01:25

I want to know about material used in great wall of chaina

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Answered by Mr.sweet | Aug. 23, 2009 23:06

Stones, bricks and also rice soup used as binding agent between stones and bricks.