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Loulan demystified -- A rare glimpse of Xinjiang history

STORY: Loulan demystified -- A rare glimpse of Xinjiang history SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: April 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Loulan Ruins STORYLINE: The Loulan Ruins in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are among the greatest historical mysteries in the world, captivating archeologists and historians worldwide. The ruins were discovered by Swedish explorer Sven Hedin in the Taklimakan Desert in the early 20th century, sparking a global craze for related studies. Once a flourishing oasis state during the Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), Loulan thrived for centuries before fading out in history. Known as the "Oriental Pompeii," Loulan city, believed to be the capital of the Loulan Kingdom, flourished at the crossroads of the ancient Silk Road routes, earning acclaim as the "dawn of civilization in the Middle Ages." Now the once flourishing city has become a heap of ruins. Seen from above, the large settlement c

Loulan demystified -- A rare glimpse of Xinjiang history

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