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Ancient Khotan 70 - Turdi Khwaja, of Tawakkel, treasure seeker - Stein was introduced to this expert on the desert when Stein first arrived in Khotan. Turdi had spent years in the desert searching at ruins for meager 'treasures' but was able to guide Stein to sites with real treasures far beyond his imagination. And from Tawakkel he was able to recruit teams of laborers to excavate these ruins. Turdi was delighted to rejoin Stein for futher exploits for on the second expedition.

 

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