Aratam

Find site description

Site 20 miles ENE of Hami, on the northern arm of the Silk Road. This area had an agglomeration of Buddhist shrines at a site held sacred as marking the mouth of a stream precious to the agricultural population.

Excavation history : Stein excavated here between Oct. 24 and Nov. 2 1907 (see Stein 1921: 1151-1154) and again on 3rd expedition.

Short description : Buddhist shrine site 20 miles ENE of Hami.