Taklamakan Desert of water, accounts for the somewhat wide diurnal temperature variation. The Taklamakan Desert has very little water, therefore it is hazardous to cross. Merchant caravans on the Silk Road would stop for relief at the thriving oasis towns. It was in close proximity to many of the ancient civilizations — to the Northwest is the Amu Darya basin, to the southwest the Afghanistan mountain passes lead to Iran and India, to the east is China, and even to the north ancient towns such as Almaty can be found. The key oasis towns, watered by rainfall from the mountains, were Kashgar,
In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country Place Out in the Country" received an average score of 78 out of 100 based on 4 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". In 2017, "Pitchfork" placed it at number 12 on the "50 Best IDM Albums of All Time" list. Writing for "Pitchfork", Ben Cardew said, "this four-song release stands as its own beast, the pinnacle of the Scottish duo’s ability to soundtrack the moment when ecstasy succumbs to doubt." Credits adapted from liner notes. In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country is an EP by Scottish electronic music duo Boards