• Day 265: Kizilgaha Beacon Tower

    August 26, 2024 in China ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

    It is one of the oldest but also best preserved watchtowers along the silk road installed in Han Dynasty, which provided security for traveling caravans in Xinjiang. It was built between 2th Century BC and 2th Century AD. They lit fires at night and used smoke signal during the day. It had guards stationed around the clock for message transmissions.Read more