A magnificent broadsheet volume containing the results of the second expedition (1904-1905) led by Le coq. Contains a wealth of photographs of wall paintings, statues and ancient documents found in the Turfan region at Chotscho, the Bezeklik grottoes, and the Toyuk grottoes. The original prints of pictures from from the Bezeklik grottoes, which make up the majority of this volume, were destroyed in a Second World War air raid, making this volume the annual remaining record. Also includes pictures of artefacts and ancient documents relating to Manichaeism and apostasy (Nestorian Christians) later found at Chotscho. [Read more..]
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