The Niya ruins are located in Minfeng county in the Hotan prefecture, about 115 kilometers north of the modern-day Niya town.

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Historical necessity and culture have shaped a national character that views obstacles not as roadblocks but as opportunities ...

Landmark photovoltaic project in Xinjiang desert connected to grid (Voice_over) A massive photovoltaic farm in the Taklimakan ...

For those with an adventurous spirit, cross-country tours have been developed to explore the hidden wonders of the Taklimakan Desert. Compared to the hot temperatures and sandstorms in other seasons, ...

Background: Sand and dust storms (SDSs) cause considerable health risks worldwide. China is a country seriously affected by SDSs, however only few studies researched the risk of SDS in China. The ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the Dubai ...

Through these painstaking efforts, the research painted a picture of Engaji Nanyori as a dry, semi-desert environment, with little water and few plants. But the landscape hadn’t always been that ...

A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer Chimpanzees live only in African rainforests and woodlands. Orangutans ...

The IAF's 120th "Desert Giants" Squadron, previously known as "The International Squadron," has participated in several historic missions. Its first major mission was to drop supplies to Yemen's ...