Iran
The Great Wall of Gorgan
The Great Wall of Gorgan by Roman Bruehwiler
The Great Wall of Gorgan was built by the Persian Empire to fortify its northern frontier against China. It is about 200km long and has 38 forts. It was constructed between 420 and 530. The brick wall has mostly disappeared, but mud-brick and fortified sections remain.
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- The Great Wall of Gorgan (ID: 6199)
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- Iran
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On tentative list 2017
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History of The Great Wall of Gorgan
- 2017: Added to Tentative List
- Added to tentative list
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- UNESCO
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News Article
- Oct. 12, 2020 tehrantimes.com — Millennia-old Great Wall of Gorgan on verge of destruction
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- tehrantimes.com 10/12/2020
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