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The Lost Cities of the Taklamakan Desert

The Lost Cities of the Taklamakan Desert

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 This episode explores how Central Asia's desolate Taklamakan Desert became a focal point in imperial theories of climate stability during the late 19th century. Imperial explorers, including Aurel Stein and Sven Hedin, sought out the region's “lost cities,” uncovering a complex interplay of environmental change, geopolitical intrigue, and multicultural narratives.
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