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Xinjiang's ancient city ruins of Milan

By Fang Aiqing in Ruoqiang county, Xinjiang and Mao Weihua in Urumqi | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-05-21 21:34
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The ancient city of Milan in Ruoqiang county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, was once a key gateway on the southern routes of the ancient Silk Road. [Photo by Fang Aiqing/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Milan holds great value for the study of ancient politics, economy, military affairs, culture and folk customs from the Han to Tang dynasties. It is key for research on East-West cultural exchanges along the Silk Road. Tuntian — meaning the practice of having garrison troops or peasants open up wasteland to grow grain — is one area of research; others include Buddhism and art.

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