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Yang Pass and Yumen Pass, two legendary Han Dynasty fortresses on the Silk Road near Dunhuang, China, guarded the western frontier. Yang Pass (southern route) facilitated trade and diplomacy, while Yumen Pass (northern route) controlled jade trade and military movements. Both UNESCO-listed sites feature ancient beacon towers and desert ruins.
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