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Although much of the ancient walled city and surrounding monuments have survived to the present day, the Syrian civil war has damaged or destroyed many relics and buildings. Formerly known as ...

The ancient walled city at Xinmi is thought to have been built during the Xia dynasty (around 2070-1600 B.C.)—an early Chinese dynasty mentioned in legends. Archaeologists discovered the remains ...

This walled city is small and perfectly formed ... with its rich history, ancient catacombs, and captivating architecture, makes it a great starting point for a more extensive exploration.

Lahore, an ancient city of the Punjab region ... During a small group tour of Lahore’s old walled city, part of my two-week expedition across Pakistan with Intrepid Travel, I learn that each ...

Shibam's buildings are made of mud brick. With its mud-brick buildings, Shibam, a 16th-century city surrounded by a fortified wall, has been dubbed the "Manhattan of the Desert." With buildings ...

The monumental Citadel of Aleppo, rising above the suqs, mosques and madrasas of the old walled city, is testament to Arab military might from the 12th to the 14th centuries. With evidence of past ...

GUANGZHOU, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- A walled city over 600 years old has been unearthed in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong Province, shedding light on the South China Sea coastal defense strategy at that ...

A newly discovered ancient oasis in the Saudi Arabian ... The remains of the walled and fortified city include towers, ramparts, organized zones of residential areas connected by small roads ...

This walled city is small and perfectly formed, a pleasure to wander the streets." Despite its small size, making it ideal for a half-day tour, Mdina's close proximity to the larger city of Rabat, ...