# Fortifications of Xi'an

Xian, China

Begun in 1370 under the Hongwu Emperor on older Tang foundations, Xi'an's Ming wall runs an unbroken 14-kilometer circuit roughly 12 meters high. It ranks among the largest and best-preserved ancient city walls in China.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Fortifications of Xi'an, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 34.25343, 108.94234

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