+The Tarim Basin is a vast, arid depression in [Northwest China](/wiki/northwest_china), cradled by towering mountain ranges. Its heart is the shifting sands of the [Taklamakan Desert](/wiki/taklamakan_desert), where ancient rivers once fed vital oases, a lifeline for travelers on the historic [Silk Road](/wiki/silk_road).
+## See also
+- [Xinjiang](/wiki/xinjiang)
+- [Central Asia](/wiki/central_asia)
+- [Desert](/wiki/desert)
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