It was once a moving lake, a geographical phenomenon. Then, a nuclear test site, a camel reserve, and an archeological research site. 

But more than anything, the Lop Nur is an area in China known for it's mysterious disappearances. It's sometimes called 'Asia's Devil Triangle' or 'The Sea of Death'.

On 17th June 1980, experienced Chinese scientist and explorer, Peng Jia Mu went on an expedition into the Lop Nur. He was never seen again...

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