Under the Han dynasty, which drove the Xiongnu empire out of the region in 60 BC, Xinjiang was previously known as Xiyu (西域) or Qurighar (Қуриғар), meaning "Western Region".
Xinjiang was previously known as Xiyu (西域) or Qurighar (Қуриғар). This was under the Han dynasty. Xinjiang was meaning "Western Region". This was under the Han dynasty. The Han dynasty drove the Xiongnu empire out of the region in 60 BC.