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Aurel Stein on the Silk Road
Aurel Stein on the Silk Road
Author: Susan Whitfield
In 1900 a secret sealed-up cave was discovered by a Daoist priest among the many caves dotting the cliff face at Dunhuang, an oasis town on the Silk Road. Its entrance had been plastered over and disguised but, when opened, it was revealed to be crammed with ancient Buddhist manuscripts, printed documents and paintings. The sheer volume and exce...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780714124162
ISBN-10: 0714124168
Publication Date: 5/17/2004
Pages: 144
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Publisher: British Museum Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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