甘肃玉门关 Yumen Pass in Gansu
【描述】玉门关,俗称小方盘城,位于甘肃敦煌市西北90公里处。
Yumen Pass, commonly known as the Small Fangpan Castle, is located 90 km northwest to Dunhuang, Gansu.
古丝绸之路开通后,为确保安全与丝路畅通。大约公元前121年---107年间,汉武帝下令修建了“两关”,即“阳关”、“玉门关”。
Emperor Wu gave the order to construct “Two Passes”, namely “ Yang Pass” and “Yumen Pass” during 121 BC to 107 BC to ensure safe and smooth path of the Ancient Silk Road.