Protectorate General to Pacify Beiting, Tang dynasty military government in Xinjiang, China
The Beiting Protectorate controlled the northern territories from its headquarters in Tingzhou, extending its influence across the Silk Road trade routes.
Established in 702 by Wu Zetian, the protectorate maintained regional stability until 790 when Tibetan forces captured the territory during their expansion.
The administrative center facilitated exchanges between Chinese, Turkic, and Sogdian merchants, transforming Tingzhou into a multicultural trading center.
The military administration governed three major prefectures: Ting Prefecture in Jimsar County, Yi Prefecture in Hami, and Xi Prefecture in Gaochang.
Archaeological discoveries at the Astana Graves near the former protectorate reveal artifacts combining Tang dynasty elements with local Central Asian designs.
GPS coordinates: 44.06385,89.20901
Latest update: March 25, 2025 11:38
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