Editor's note: This is an article by Ouyang Qianxi, a journalist reporting from Yotkan Ancient City in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is part of "One Home: Shared Future," a global youth campaign launched by CGTN to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. The campaign invites young people from around the world to share stories, photos, and videos featuring issues they believe must shape the planet's future.
Cultural heritage is the shared memory and spiritual bond of humanity, and its protection and inheritance are key missions advocated by the United Nations. As shown in local historical records, Yutian Ancient Kingdom was one of the 36 kingdoms of the Western Regions more than 2,000 years ago. Its capital was named Yotkan, meaning "king," which is why Yotkan Ancient City is also known as the "City of the King." To show its glorious history, Bageqi Town in Hotan County built Yotkan Ancient City.
Much history is contained in a millennium. Yotkan Ancient City, set against the backdrop of folk culture and historical relics, is now using a combination of historical facts and vivid storytelling to present the charm of this thousand-year-old city.
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