[1] The construction time of the twin pagodas is not explicitly documented,[2] but based on the large number of scattered glass component fragments similar in style to those found in the mausoleums of the Western Xia kings, as well as records in local historical chronicles of Ningxia, it can be determined that there were Buddhist temples built here during the Western Xia period.

[Note 1] These two pagodas can be essentially confirmed to have been built contemporaneously with the Buddhist temples, and both were part of the imperial palace complex of Emperor Wulie of the Western Xia, Li Yuanhao.

[4] In the Ming Dynasty's "Wanli Shuofang New Chronicle", the twin pagodas were recorded as important landmarks in the local area.

In the fourth year of the Qing Dynasty's Qianlong reign, a magnitude 8 earthquake struck Ningxia, but the twin pagodas remained standing, although the extent of damage is unknown.

During this restoration, archaeologists found that many of the sculptures and brick structures on the pagoda bodies did not conform to the style of the Western Xia period.

[13] The entire east pagoda tapers slightly from the bottom to the top, presenting a straight pyramid-shaped exterior.

On both sides of the niches are colored animal faces with seven tassels hanging from their mouths, forming an eight-shaped pendant, covering the wall.

[11] There are colored patterns of jewel flames and cloud supports for the sun and moon at the corners of the pagoda walls.

Inside the Buddha niche at the top of the pagoda, there is a hexagonal wooden central stupa pillar with a diameter of about 30 centimeters, with inscriptions in Western Xia and Sanskrit on it.

[6] Additionally, inside the towers, one Dachao Tongbao coin, two Zhongtong Yuanbao banknotes,[18] and one wooden table from the Western Xia period were excavated.