Statements (171)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:dessert
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Yoshitomo_Nara
|
| gptkbp:accessibility |
remote
limited infrastructure difficult terrain difficult due to terrain |
| gptkbp:area |
337,000 square kilometers
|
| gptkbp:average_rainfall |
less than 100 mm
less than 100 mm per year |
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
extreme
extreme temperature variations -5 to 40 ° C -8° C to 40° C |
| gptkbp:bordered_by |
gptkb:Tianshan_Mountains
gptkb:Karakoram_Mountains |
| gptkbp:borders |
gptkb:Tarim_Basin
|
| gptkbp:climate |
arid
low precipitation extreme temperatures cold desert climate high evaporation rates arid desert climate local flora and fauna adaptations |
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
extreme weather conditions
extreme temperatures |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
biodiversity studies
|
| gptkbp:coordinates |
39.5° N 82.5° E
39° N 90° E 39.5° N, 82.5° E |
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:castle Uyghur culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced by neighboring cultures
Persian and Chinese cultures |
| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
gptkb:ballet
gptkb:mythological_figure craftsmanship traditional nomadic lifestyles |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:statue
home to ancient civilizations Buddhist artifacts Uyghur culture |
| gptkbp:economic_activity |
mining
oil extraction agriculture in oases |
| gptkbp:economy |
ancient trade routes
silk and spices |
| gptkbp:elevation |
around 1,000 meters above sea level
|
| gptkbp:emergency_services |
occasional floods
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
climate change
conservation efforts human activities desertification habitat for unique species |
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:dessert
|
| gptkbp:field_of_study |
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:ecology geology climatology |
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
ancient animal remains
|
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:mountain
rocky outcrops dry riverbeds sand seas sand dunes up to 250 meters high |
| gptkbp:geological_formation |
alluvial plains
alluvial deposits formed millions of years ago sandstone and gravel |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
silk artifacts
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
ancient trade routes
expeditions cultural exchanges |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:Silk_Road
gptkb:trade_routes trade and cultural exchange part of the Silk Road |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
gptkb:City
gptkb:castle ancient burial sites Buddhist caves Silk Road ruins |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Taklamakan Desert
|
| gptkbp:is_a_route_for |
historical trade routes
limited roads |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:Marco_Polo
gptkb:Xuanzang difficult explored by several expeditions |
| gptkbp:land_use |
limited agricultural use
|
| gptkbp:landforms |
sand desert
|
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:Ruins_of_Loulan
gptkb:Karakul_Lake oases unique rock formations Ancient City of Jiaohe Ancient City of Gaochang Taklamakan Desert Highway |
| gptkbp:landscape |
gptkb:Tianshan_Mountains
gptkb:Tian_Shan |
| gptkbp:local_economy |
gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkb:stock_market_index agriculture agriculture and trade mining activities agriculture in oases dependent on agriculture and trade |
| gptkbp:local_legends |
myths and folklore
|
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:China
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:China
|
| gptkbp:major_city |
gptkb:Hotan
gptkb:Kashgar Aksu |
| gptkbp:natural_resources |
gptkb:Company
natural gas reserves oil and gas oil reserves minerals oil and gas reserves petroleum |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
local festivals
celebrated by local communities |
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
gptkb:dessert
oases |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:dessert
gptkb:ancient_Silk_Road oases |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Tarim_Basin
|
| gptkbp:population |
gptkb:Han_Chinese
gptkb:Uyghurs gptkb:Kazakhs |
| gptkbp:research |
climate studies
archaeological studies climate change impacts geological studies |
| gptkbp:river |
gptkb:Tarim_River
|
| gptkbp:scenic_views |
gptkb:Marco_Polo
gptkb:Aurel_Stein |
| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
seasonal changes
|
| gptkbp:species |
sparse
sparse vegetation |
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Tarim_Basin
gptkb:Kunlun_Mountains gptkb:Hotan gptkb:Xinjiang_Uyghur_Autonomous_Region gptkb:Central_Asia gptkb:Turpan gptkb:Gobi_Desert gptkb:Kashgar Aksu |
| gptkbp:tourist_attraction |
gptkb:tourist_attraction
scenic views limited cultural tourism limited due to harsh conditions |
| gptkbp:tradition |
nomadic lifestyle
|
| gptkbp:transportation |
gptkb:state_highway
gptkb:railway_line air travel Silk Road routes |
| gptkbp:water_source |
few rivers
|
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
frequent
strong winds |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
gptkb:Bactrian_camel
rodents desert fox desert foxes sand gazelles sand gazelle various species of rodents |