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The ancient silk road junction
After bringing the silk around the deadly Taklamakan desert through various routes, the merchants rested in Kashgar, selling their goods to the next caravans. From Kashgar, they were brought further West via various routes again.
There still is much to be seen from the old days, although progress is eating up much of it
Album: Street scenes some random pictures from the streets of Kashgar
Date: 26.07.2006
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Album: Old town where progress has not set its foot yet
Date: 26.07.2006
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Album: The tomb of Abakh Khoja There are several prayer rooms and mausoleums at this complex
Date: 26.07.2006
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Album: Sunday Market The famous Sunday Market of Kashgar, was worth a visit, but not that overwhelming
Date: 26.07.2006
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Album: Carpets of course they make lots of very nice carpets in this area, we went to see a carpet workshop. They were hiding away the children though...
Date: 26.07.2006
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