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flag Excavation at Beijing’s Jiankou Great Wall uncovered Ming Dynasty artifacts, a 1573 stele, and evidence of advanced engineering and soldier life.

flag Excavation at Watchtower 117 in Beijing’s Jiankou Great Wall section has uncovered Ming Dynasty artifacts, a 1573 stele, and structural details revealing advanced engineering and soldier life. flag Over 300 items, including weapons, tools, and food remains, were found, along with a heated kang bed and inscribed bricks indicating weight-based brick production. flag The project, part of a five-phase effort approved by heritage authorities, sheds light on construction methods and daily life in Ming garrisons, aiding future conservation of this rugged, unrestored section.

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