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Mongol Postal Relay in the Taklamakan Desert

Mongol Postal Relay in the Taklamakan Desert

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In Episode 82 of The Secret Communication Network of the Mongol Empire, Lucas and Luna venture into the Taklamakan Desert, where the Yam faced some of its most extreme challenges. Discover how Mongol postal riders navigated the 'Sea of Death' using a chain of fortified way stations called rabats, many built on ancient Buddhist monastery foundations. Learn about the ingenious qanat irrigation systems that supplied water to these outposts, and how the Yam recruited local Uyghur guides and Tangut interpreters to keep messages moving between Kashgar and Dunhuang. The episode also explores the tragic story of a yamchi caught in a sandstorm near Miran, as recorded in the Yuan shi, and the Yam's role in facilitating diplomatic missions between Kublai Khan and the Ilkhanate across the desert. Hear how Marco Polo's own journey along this route was made possible by the Yam's infrastructure, and what happened when a relay station's well ran dry. A sobering look at the limits of Mongol logistical genius. #Yam #TaklamakanDesert #MongolEmpire #PostalRelay #SilkRoad #Kashgar #Dunhuang #Uyghur #YuanDynasty #Qanat #Rabat #MarcoPolo #KublaiKhan #CentralAsia #DesertLogistics #FexingoHistory #History #MongolPostal Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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