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Central Asian art
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Central Asian art is visual art created in Central Asia, in areas corresponding to modern Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and parts of modern Mongolia, China
Female statuette of the Bactria–Margiana Archaeological Complex, c. 2000 BC. Miho Museum.
Female statuette of the Bactria–Margiana Archaeological Complex, c. 2000 BC. Miho Museum.
One of the Venus figurines of Mal'ta, circa 21,000 BCE
One of the Venus figurines of Mal'ta, circa 21,000 BCE
Female figurine of the "Bactrian princess" type; between 3rd millennium and 2nd millennium BC; chlorite mineral group (dress and headdresses) and lime
Female figurine of the "Bactrian princess" type; between 3rd millennium and 2nd millennium BC; chlorite mineral group (dress and headdresses) and limestone (face and neck); height: 17.3 cm, width: 16.1 cm; Louvre
Ancient bowl with animals, Bactria, 3rd–2nd millennium BC.
Ancient bowl with animals, Bactria, 3rd–2nd millennium BC.
Kizil Caves
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The Kizil Caves are a set of Buddhist rock-cut caves located near Kizil Township in Baicheng County, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China. The site is located on the northern bank of the Muzat River 65 ki
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…by Kuchean monks, the most famous of whom was Kumārajīva (344–412/5). Numerous Buddhist caves cover the northern side of the Tarim Basin, such as the Kizil Caves consisting in over 236 such temples. Their murals date from the 3rd to the 8th century. The caves of Kizil are the earlier of their type in China, and…
Kizil Caves on the edge of the Tarim Basin. The Western Group of caves (caves 1–80) is seen at the forefront in perspective, while the Eastern Group (
Kizil Caves on the edge of the Tarim Basin. The Western Group of caves (caves 1–80) is seen at the forefront in perspective, while the Eastern Group (caves 136–201) appears far right in the background. The modern structures at the center approximately correspond to Caves 1 to 30.
Western Group of Caves (caves 1–80), as far as the entrance of the Central Valley.
Western Group of Caves (caves 1–80), as far as the entrance of the Central Valley.
Global panorama of Kizil, from caves 1 to 229.
Global panorama of Kizil, from caves 1 to 229.
A typical "Central Pillar" cave, with main vaulted hall, central pillar with niche, two side corridors and back room (Cave 219)
A typical "Central Pillar" cave, with main vaulted hall, central pillar with niche, two side corridors and back room (Cave 219)