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The Grapes Of Turpan
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The Grapes Of Turpan

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Justin • 4 Comments

In my previous writing on Turpan, I alluded to the area being famous for its grapes… Well, they’ve had a lot of time to get it right. There is evidence of grapes being grown around Turpan since at least the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). And the high esteem in which grapes from Turpan are … Continue reading →

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