Aratam
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Archaeological site
Date
800 to 1100
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Ara.
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A.[Aratam]
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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.