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Schematic of a Karez Project
Schematic of a Karez Project
Cleaning an ancient karez. Photographed by: Roger D. Hansen
Cleaning an ancient karez. Photographed by: Roger D. Hansen
Excavating a new karez. Photographed by: Roger D. Hansen
Excavating a new karez. Photographed by: Roger D. Hansen
Gaochong, the ancient Uighur capital and Silk Route fort, in ruins.…
Gaochong, the ancient Uighur capital and Silk Route fort, in ruins.…
Karez provide the water needed to keep the Turpan oasis green.…
Karez provide the water needed to keep the Turpan oasis green.…
Near this location, the underground channel surfaces to provide…
Near this location, the underground channel surfaces to provide…
A windlass is used to bring tunnel spoil to the surface. Photographed…
A windlass is used to bring tunnel spoil to the surface. Photographed…
Main routes of the old Silk Road.
Main routes of the old Silk Road.
The caves at Bezeklik contained important examples of Buddhist…
The caves at Bezeklik contained important examples of Buddhist…
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