Niya, Archaeological site in Taklamakan Desert, China.
The ruins of Niya extend across 25 kilometers in the southern Tarim Basin, containing ancient structures, courtyards, tombs, temples, and agricultural fields.
Dating back to 206 BCE during the Han Dynasty, Niya functioned as a commercial center with 500 households and 3,360 residents along the southern Silk Road.
The site reveals evidence of complex cultural exchanges through discoveries of wooden tablets with Kharosthi script, Roman coins, and Sogdian texts in the desert.
The archaeological area lies 115 kilometers north of modern Niya Town, requiring specialized transportation and guides for access through the desert terrain.
Archaeological findings include an ancient mousetrap, carved wooden stools, and a wool pile carpet fragment dating to approximately 100 BCE.
Location: Xinjiang
GPS coordinates: 38.00000,82.68333
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:55
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