“Kizil Caves China’s Ancient Buddhist Legacy Is An Architectural Time Capsule”

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Nestled along the northern Silk Road in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region stands a beautiful testament to China’s ancient Buddhist past – the Kizil Caves. Carved into the face of the ochre-hued cliffs of the Flaming Mountains, the caves are an archaeological treasure that beckons history enthusiasts and the spiritually minded alike. China’s oldest Buddhist complex Far from simply communicating traders and travelers, the Silk Road was also a channel for the exchange of ideas and beliefs. For instance, Arab traders helped spread the influence of Islam along the Middle East, through the points that connected this ancient network. Advertisement...