Gobi Desert

Khara-Khoto, also known as "black city," was once a thriving trade hub and center of religious learning in the Gobi Desert. It was founded in 1032 AD as the capital of the Western Xia Dynasty and was captured by Genghis Khan in 1226. Under Mongol rule, the city expanded to three times its original size and enjoyed peaceful existence for nearly 150 years. However, the city fell … [Read more...] about The History of Khara-Khoto