ANCIENT KHOTAN: DETAILED REPORT OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS IN CHINESE TURKESTAN Volume Vol. 1st

About the book:-This book is the report of archaeological explorations in Chinese Turkestan. It is the report on the results of the author’s first expedition to Central Asia (1900-1901). Consists of the main text and plates for each volume. His expeditions are considered the most orthodox. He collected a vast volume of artefacts and documents and produced accurate records and detailed maps. His records are indispensable for the study of the western region. This report is the first volume. The main study area is the region around Khotan. The report includes the results of excavations at the ruins of ancient temples in Dandang-Uliq and Khadalik, Kharosti documents found in the ruins at Niya, and pictures of numerous paintings, sculptures and ancient documents. This book is in two volumes and published in 1907. Vol. 1 is the collection of surveys conducted in various locations along the southern route in the western region during and after crossing from Kashmir via the Pamir Plateau to Kashgar. It records geography, history, agricultural industry, population, ruins, artifacts and ancient documents for each region. It includes Kashimir, Kashgar, Yarkand, Khotan Dandan-Uiliq, Niya, Endere Kara-dong (source of the Keriya river), Ak Sipil, Rawak. Vol. 2 covers paintings, wall paintings, stucco statues, stuppas (Mauri Tim, Rawak, Topa Tim) plans of ruins (Kashgar, Khotan, Dandan-Uiliq, Niya ruins, Kara-dong ruins, Ak Sipil fort) excavated artifacts (pottery fragments, statues, seals, wooden panel paintings, all paintings, wooden carvings, dyed fabrics, old documents). About the Author:-Sir Marc Aurel Stein, KCIE, FRAS, FBA (1862 – 1943) was a Hungarian-born British archaeologist, primarily known for his explorations and archaeological discoveries in Central Asia. He was also a professor at Indian universities. He was also an ethnographer, geographer, linguist and surveyor. His collection of books and manuscripts bought from Dunhuang caves is important for the study of the history of Central Asia and the art and literature of Buddhism. He wrote several volumes on his expeditions and discoveries which include Ancient Khotan, Serindia and Innermost Asia. The Title 'ANCIENT KHOTAN: DETAILED REPORT OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPLORATIONS IN CHINESE TURKESTAN written/authored/edited by M. AUREL STEIN', published in the year 2021. The ISBN 9788121226707 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 715 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in ENGLISH. The subject of this book is . Size of the book is 17.78 x 24.13 cms Vol:- Vol. 1st