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Liqian (骊靬) is a village in the northern province of Gansu in the People's Republic of China[1] It received international press attention in February 2007 when a theory suggesting descendency of the inhabitants from Roman legionaries was investigated[1].

[edit] Geography

The village is located on the edge of the Gobi desert[1][2]. It is rural, the nearest city being 300 kilometres away[1].

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d Spencer, Richard. "DNA tests for China's legionary lore", The Sydney Morning Herald, 2007-02-03. Retrieved on 2007-02-05. (English) .
  2. ^ "Scientists Take DNA from Chinese Villagers in Hopes of Solving Roman Mystery", FOXNews.com, 2007-02-05. Retrieved on 2007-02-05. (English) .
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