Yongtai Fortress in Gansu, China was built in 1608 by the Ming dynasty to defend against attacks from northern minorities.
Eenclosed by a rammed earth wall including defensive towers, due to desertification, the fort is now mostly abandoned.
Yongtai Fortress in Gansu, China was built in 1608 by the Ming dynasty to defend against attacks from northern minorities.
Eenclosed by a rammed earth wall including defensive towers, due to desertification, the fort is now mostly abandoned.