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The '''Tong Pass''' (潼關), or ''' | The '''Tong Pass''' (潼關), or '''Tongguan''', is a mountain pass situated at the confluence of the {{wiki|Wei River|Wei}} and [[Yellow River]]s. The name also refers to the fortress built to defend the pass.<ref name="Wikipedia">{{WP|Tong Pass}}</ref> | ||
As a natural choke-point between the {{wiki|North China Plain}} and the {{wiki|Guanzhong}} basin,<ref name="Wikipedia" /> Tong Pass was historically a critical line of defence for the former imperial capital of [[Chang'an]].<ref name="Dynasty promo">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – promotional material</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 20:55, 15 March 2021
The Tong Pass (潼關), or Tongguan, is a mountain pass situated at the confluence of the Wei and Yellow Rivers. The name also refers to the fortress built to defend the pass.[1]
As a natural choke-point between the North China Plain and the Guanzhong basin,[1] Tong Pass was historically a critical line of defence for the former imperial capital of Chang'an.[2]
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Tong Pass on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Dynasty – promotional material
