Nantou: A Snapshot into History!

12 Oct 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief video, the speaker introduces the Wall of Nantou, an ancient fortification in Shenzhen. He notes that the wall’s origins date back to 331 CE and that its construction was completed by the late 13th century. The primary purpose of the wall was defensive, intended to block river‑borne invaders. While narrating, the speaker walks beneath a remaining walkway of the wall, emphasizing its age and historical significance, and invites viewers to appreciate the site’s heritage.

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Hey guys, I wanted to share this, uh, uh, clip with you here. This is a picture of the Wall of Nantou, which is an old part of the city here in Shenzhen. It was established in, uh, 331, uh, and the wall was completed in about the end of the 13th century. And the reason the wall was completed It was to prevent soldiers from, uh, sort of invading the town, uh, when they will be coming from the river. So, so it's an ancient— it's very, very old here. So there's a lot of history once you walk through, and I'm going to be walking, uh, uh, under this kind of, uh, uh, walkway here. So, so this is very, very old and very interesting. All right guys, talk with you soon. Bye.