Markit

Definitions

Noun. [B1]

Examples

“Markit is situated on the westernmost tip⟳ of the Taklimakan Desert, facing the Yarkant River. Although at some distance from the Silk Road, It was on a branch road leading to Kashi in ancient times. Some explorers went east from Markit to enter⟳ the Taklimakan Desert.”

The Silk Road, Past and Present

“In the desert-bounded Markit County, the Daolang dance⟳ with its strong regional characteristics is popular. This dance⟳, performed to the accompaniment of the Daolang sanam or the Daolang mukam, depicts the hunting activities of the Markit people in ancient times.”

Xinjiang : the Land and the People

“Hedin chose his thirtieth birthday, 17 February 1895, to depart from Kashgar and travel⟳ to Markit with the aim of mapping the south-western sector of the Taklamakan. He had planned to cross the perilous empty quarter, a dangerous zone made up of shifting sand dunes, located between the Yarkant and Khotan rivers. He left Markit (these days, well known for its cluster of labour camps) with a caravan leader, three other men, eight camels, guard dogs and some livestock, and provisions for one month.”

“A 3D rendering of a newly-built prison in Markit county, Xinjiang. It is larger and more secure than prisons in the region have⟳ typically been.”

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