Old wall faces 'mighty' invader
China Daily | Updated: 2009-06-16 07:48
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The 1,400-year-old Hanguang Entrance is under attack by tiny mites that are eating it away from the inside. Inset: A magnified image of one of the mites. File photo |
XI'AN: An ancient Chinese city wall has survived the ravages of wind, rain, warfare and natural disaster for more than 14 centuries - but its toughest foe yet may be tiny mites eating it away from the inside.
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