Mongolian Arc reveals unexpected past

A team of archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel, collaborating with a researcher from the National University of Mongolia, has undertaken a comprehensive study of the enigmatic 405-kilometer wall system in eastern Mongolia, known as the Mongolian Arc. This study, published in the Journal of Field Archaeology, aims to shed light on the historical context and purpose of this intriguing structure.

The Mongolian Arc, an extension of the Great Wall of China that stretches into Mongolia, has long been a subject of curiosity due to its shape and limited exploration….