Ruins of Desert Cathay 38 - Hassan Akhun, head camel-man on several expeditions - Hassan Akhun was one of the most important members of Stein's expeditions. He was hired for the first expedition for his expert knowledge of camels and also travel throughout the desert. Stein valued his experience so much that he sent word ahead asking him to join the second expedition and Hassan Akhun valued his association with Stein so much that he rushed to meet him at Kashgar. In addition, he had marvelous camels.