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Urban Development of Xingqing Prefecture

Type Event Region Asia Time 1026

Around 1026 CE, Western Xia continued building up its capital Xingqing Prefecture—constructing palaces, walls, markets, and waterworks—making it the …

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  1. 1026–1027Xingqing Prefecture · Xingqing PrefectureWestern Xia expanded the palace compounds and built walls and gates in Xingqing Prefecture, strengthening the capital's defenses and constructing a palace complex symbolizing royal authority.
  2. 1026–1029Xingqing Prefecture · Xingqing PrefectureXingqing Prefecture planned market wards and streets, dredged canals, and built storage facilities, attracting merchants and artisans to settle there, giving the capital both an administrative center and a regional trade hub function.

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