+The Taklamakan is a vast, unforgiving [desert](/wiki/desert) dominating the [Tarim Basin](/wiki/tarim_basin) in Central Asia. Its name translates to "go in and you won't come out," reflecting its treacherous, shifting sand dunes and extreme aridity that challenged ancient Silk Road travelers.
+## See also
+- [Central Asia](/wiki/central_asia)
+- [Silk Road](/wiki/silk_road)
+- [Gobi Desert](/wiki/gobi_desert)
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