Balawaste
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Archaeological site
Date
800
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Institution
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Bal.
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Bal.
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Site near Domoko, 60-80 miles east of Khotan on the southern arm of the Silk Road. On Stein's 3rd expedition, this signature indicates items including fresco and stucco relievos said to have been brought from Balawaste but not actually excavated there.
Excavation history : Stein 1921: 207; Stein 1928: 130.
Short description : Balawaste: Buddhist shrine near Domoko E of Khotan
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