04-25-2013, 09:32 PM
Michael, Moi, and all
Thanks for the link on the Indian horse breed.
Yes, the Ili River Valley was nearly Shangri-la. Of course, the Wusun eventually lost it to the Xiong-nu... and that started their northwestern trek that ended with the Alanic incursions along the Danube. As you mentioned previously, one of the Roxolani kings gave the prized horse to Emperor Hadrian; and we would think it was a "Heavenly" one.
mile:
By the way, genetics experts have pinpointed the origin of the common apple to the Ili River Valley, and I believe prized apples are still grown there. Also, a recent Chinese dam construction in that area has caused an "emergency" archaeological dig there. But there is no official published report as of yet. :dizzy:
Thanks for the link on the Indian horse breed.
Yes, the Ili River Valley was nearly Shangri-la. Of course, the Wusun eventually lost it to the Xiong-nu... and that started their northwestern trek that ended with the Alanic incursions along the Danube. As you mentioned previously, one of the Roxolani kings gave the prized horse to Emperor Hadrian; and we would think it was a "Heavenly" one.
mile:By the way, genetics experts have pinpointed the origin of the common apple to the Ili River Valley, and I believe prized apples are still grown there. Also, a recent Chinese dam construction in that area has caused an "emergency" archaeological dig there. But there is no official published report as of yet. :dizzy:
Alan J. Campbell
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
