Far into the Desert Hinterland
Far into the Desert Hinterland Photo: Yang Yichou Time: September, 1994 Site: Desert hinterland on lower reaches of the Niya River, Minfeng, Xinjiang Height: 1200 m Brief Introduction: Along the Niya River and in the desert hinterland with the sounds of camel bells, the surveyors’ purpose is to explore ruins of ancient Niya culture. Ahead them are ground symbols of a big stupa left behind by ancient Jingjue Country of Niya. |