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TIL there is another Great Wall in Asia located in northern Iran east of the Caspian Sea. Called the "Great Wall of Gorgan" It stretches for 195km(121m) long. 6-10m(20-33ft) wide. There are over 30 forts between 10-50km(6-31m) apart. It is made of fired mud-bricks and has a distinct red color.

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