Anxi, Archaeological site in Guazhou County, China.
The archaeological site spans across multiple excavation zones at the coordinates of 40.53 degrees north and 95.95 degrees east in northwestern China.
The location marks a former military garrison established during Emperor Wudi's reign between 140-87 BCE, where the northern and southern Silk Routes divided.
The site contains artifacts that demonstrate the exchange between Chinese and Central Asian civilizations along the ancient trade routes through Gansu province.
Visitors can access the archaeological excavations through designated pathways that connect to the main entrance from National Highway 312.
The location preserves structures from multiple dynasties within layers of sediment, revealing the transformation from Anxi to modern Guazhou County.
Location: Guazhou County
GPS coordinates: 40.53056,95.95000
Latest update: March 26, 2025 17:34
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