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Hami: A City of History on the Silk Road
Next to the mausoleum is the great mosque, the large indoor mosque in
Xinjiang. On the walls of the mosque are painted flower and grass patterns and
written Koran in the Arabic language. The lotus-shaped ceilings are well made,
featuring typical Islamic architectural style.
Against the sunset light the mausoleum looked especially
magnificent and elegant. Because it was too late and I was the only visitor, the
tour guide showed me all the spots in the mausoleum and gave me enough time to
take photos. While I was photographing, I thought what the kings were doing in
history. Were they discussing war affairs under oil light or enjoying happy time with
their wives and children? Were they considering how to defeat rebellions in early dates
or leading soldiers to reclaim lost territories? Whatever they thought and did,
they have already become history.
In the exhibition hall of the history of Hami kings, I saw the copy map of
the city wall of Hami. The local government has decided to rebuild the King's
mansion and take it as a symbol of safeguarding national unity and territorial
intergirty to educate younger generations.
Guardians of Gaisi Tomb
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