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1. Turpan

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   Hydrology: The Karez System
   Survival in Turpan is entirely dependent upon the ancient karez (or qanat) irrigation system. Unlike typical underground aqueducts, the Turpan karez network is characterized by its specific reliance on capturing subterranean meltwater from the slopes of the Tian Shan mountains, which is then transported via meticulously angled tunnels.
   A unique feature of the Turpan karez is the presence of "Vibratory Wells." These are shafts dug to a depth where the water table interacts with specific quartz seams, causing the water co…