Kizilgaha Beacon Tower, Archaeological beacon tower in Xinjiang, China.
The Kizilgaha Beacon Tower stands at the coordinates of 41.7903°N and 82.8986°E, featuring traditional architectural elements from ancient Chinese construction methods.
The tower functioned as a vital communication point along the Silk Road network, enabling merchants and travelers to navigate through Central Asian trading routes.
This structure represents the sophisticated communication systems developed by ancient civilizations to maintain connections across the vast landscapes of Central Asia.
The archaeological site spans 100 hectares with a buffer zone of 6,608 hectares, requiring visitors to arrange transportation from nearby cities in Xinjiang.
The tower forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Silk Roads: Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor,' recognized in 2014.
Part of: Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor
GPS coordinates: 41.79030,82.89860
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:53
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