Multidisciplinary scientific expedition launched in Xinjiang

Wu Xinhua, a member of a scientific expedition team, takes pictures of rock formations at a canyon in Bulungkol Township of Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 19, 2024. A multidisciplinary scientific expedition was launched on Oct. 19 in Atux City in Xinjiang.

The expedition, which will last until October 27, is expected to carry out investigations at ancient roads, historical sites and important geographical marks in Xinjiang's Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu. (Xinhua)

A scientific expedition team head for Muji Township of Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 19, 2024. (Xinhua)

Tang Zihua, a member of a scientific expedition team, checks rock formations at a canyon in Bulungkol Township of Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 19, 2024. (Xinhua)

Members of a scientific expedition team check an ancient road in Bulungkol Township of Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 19, 2024. (Xinhua)

Tan Dahai, a member of a scientific expedition team, checks rock formations at a canyon in Bulungkol Township of Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 19, 2024. (Xinhua)

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