Arc-related magmatism in Central Tianshan occurred in 450–420 Ma and ceased at 417–400 Ma.
Top-to-the-north ductile shearing deformed the early Paleozoic arc-type intrusions.
Mid-late Paleozoic intrusions were free from regional N–S compressive ductile deformation.
Early Carboniferous amalgamation of the Central Tianshan and Tarim is proposed.
Paleozoic intrusive rocks were locally mylonitized due to Permian transcurrent tectonics.