Though they died thousands of years ago, hundreds of bodies excavated from cemeteries like this one in East Asia’s Tarim Basin are extremely well-preserved. But the mummies’ seemingly perfect state of preservation wasn’t their only surprise—their ancient DNA has yielded surprising insights. Discover more at: https://on.natgeo.com/3yB2cs4 | National Geographic

267 reactions | #UnderstandingChina The Tarim River originates from snow mountains and flows all the way down eastward. Throughout its 2,486 km-long course, it converges 144 small and big rivers, forming a huge river system. This river system is just like a populus euphratica tree with extensive root system, adding the color of life to the barren desert. | Understanding China | Facebook

Rare Lakes Spotted in Taklamakan Desert in Northwest China The Tarim River in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has seen its largest water volume in nearly a decade, with river water overflowing to form many lakes in the nearby Taklamakan Desert, the largest desert in China. https://www.cctvplus.com/news/20221019/8296243.shtml#!language=1 | CCTV