The lost desert city of Loulan once thrived on the Silk Road

The lost desert city of Loulan once thrived on the Silk Road

The lost desert city of Loulan lies buried beneath the sands of China’s Taklamakan Desert, hidden in one of the harshest places on Earth. Once a crucial stop on the Silk Road, Loulan offered water, shelter, and trade in a region where survival was never guaranteed. Today, its remains are scattered fragments, wooden posts, scraps […] The post The lost desert city of Loulan once thrived on the Silk Road before vanishing into sand appeared first on…