Sand-Buried Ruins Of Khotan - Stein, Mark Aurel
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""Sand-Buried Ruins Of Khotan"" is a personal account of the journey of archaeologist and geographer Mark Aurel Stein through Chinese Turkistan (now Xinjiang, China) in the early 20th century. The book documents Stein's exploration of the ancient ruins of Khotan, a city located on the southern branch of the Silk Road.Stein's journey took him through the Taklamakan Desert, one of the most inhospitable regions in the world. Despite the challenges posed by the harsh environment and the political tensions of the time, Stein was able to uncover a wealth of archaeological treasures, including…mehr

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""Sand-Buried Ruins Of Khotan"" is a personal account of the journey of archaeologist and geographer Mark Aurel Stein through Chinese Turkistan (now Xinjiang, China) in the early 20th century. The book documents Stein's exploration of the ancient ruins of Khotan, a city located on the southern branch of the Silk Road.Stein's journey took him through the Taklamakan Desert, one of the most inhospitable regions in the world. Despite the challenges posed by the harsh environment and the political tensions of the time, Stein was able to uncover a wealth of archaeological treasures, including manuscripts, paintings, and sculptures.The book provides a detailed account of Stein's discoveries, as well as his interactions with the local people and his observations on the landscape and culture of the region. It also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that bring the ancient ruins and artifacts to life.""Sand-Buried Ruins Of Khotan"" is not only a fascinating historical document, but also a testament to the courage and determination of one of the most important explorers and archaeologists of his time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.