The city of Hami in China is also known as the city of Kumul in the province of Xinjiang. Hami is famous for its melons, but not much else. The Han people were in constant strife with the Xiongnu people over this region, as it was very fertile. When the Mongols invaded a small kingdom was established here called Qara Del. Benedict Goës visited on his travels through the area when he traveled to Cathay to see whether or not it was China. Apparently, in the past the Chinese procured diamonds, gold and agate from this region.
Researched from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hami_City for Popsicle Stick Project #1
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