Taklamakan            The Land of No Return      © 2001, John A. Schettler

This map clearly illustrates the strategic situation in the years 755-765. After the An Lu Shan rebellion, Tibet was able to cut the trade rich western provinces off from China by occupying the narrow corridor in Nan Shan.

Taklamakan            The Land of No Return      © 2001, John A. Schettler