Ancient Karez wells still nourishing Xinjiang people
URUMQI, March 27 (Xinhua) -- A constant theme through Uygur Eskander Kadir's long life is the local system of ancient Karez wells, which he has helped to maintain and protect, enjoying the fresh water since childhood.
"We are the children of Karez wells," said the 73-year-old resident of Baxbala Karzi Village in the city of Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
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