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Khara-Khoto

Khara-Khoto was a city that existed a very long time ago in what is now known as Inner Mongolia. The city was built by people called the Tangut who lived in the area. It was a very important place because it was at the crossroads of trade routes, which means it was a place where people from all over would come to buy and sell things.

However, the city was abandoned around 1372 and became a lost city. It remained hidden for many, many years until people found it again in the early 20th century. When they found the city, they discovered that it had been deserted and almost everything was left undisturbed. They found buildings, walls, and even some writings that the Tangut people had left behind.

People go to Khara-Khoto now to try and learn more about what life was like long ago. They also study the things they found at the site to understand the history and culture of the Tangut people who once lived there.