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After eight days farther travel to the east, we come to the district of Egrigaia , which is still in the kingdom of Tangut, and subject to the great khan; it contains many cities and castles, Calacia being the principal city, which is inhabited by idolaters, though the Nestorian Christians have three churches.
According to Forster, this passage is corrupted, and ought to be thus read: "After eight days journey west from Ergimul or Erdschi-nur, we come to Erigaia, Eggaya Organum, or Irganekon." And he names the chief town Calacia, Cailac, Gailak, or Golka. Forst. Perhaps, the chamois are here meant, and copied camels by mistake. Forst. Tenduc, Tenduch, Teuduch. Forst
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