Bezeklik
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Archaeological site
Date
400 to 1399
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Bez.
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Bez.
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Cave temple site north-east of Turfan. originally 100 or more caves and free standing brick-built temples constructed between 5th and 14th centuries showing mainly Buddhist themes but with some Manichaean paintings as well.
Short description : Cave temple site NE of Turfan.
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Xinjiang Institute of Archaeology