Bezeklik Caves

柏孜克里克千佛洞
caves in Xinjiang
#3 in Xinjiang / #297 in China
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by anonymous
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The Bezeklik Caves, also known as the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, are a complex of ancient Buddhist cave temples located in the Flaming Mountains of Turpan, Xinjiang, China. These caves date back to the 5th to 14th centuries and are renowned for their exquisite murals and frescoes that depict various aspects of Buddhist culture and iconography. The caves served as a significant religious and cultural center along the Silk Road, attracting monks and artists from different regions.


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