View of Jiayuguan Fort with snow capped mountains on the background, Gansu, China. Known as first pass under the heaven , Jiayu Pass was the most west

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View of Jiayuguan Fort with snow capped mountains on the background, Gansu, China. Known as first pass under the heaven , Jiayu Pass was the most western fort of ancient china on the silk road.

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