Caracoron

Also known as Kara-korum, Ho-lin, Ha-la Ho-lin

city
earthen rampart, mud and sun-dried brick

A city of some three miles in compass, surrounded by a strong earthen rampart, for stone is scarce there. Beside it there is a great citadel wherein is a fine palace in which the Governor resides.

Type: city
Style: earthen rampart, mud and sun-dried brick
First appears: Book 1 · Ch. 80
Books: 1

History

BOOK 1The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 1
A city of some three miles in compass, surrounded by a strong earthen rampart, for stone is scarce there. Beside it there is a great citadel wherein is a fine palace in which the Governor resides.