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LFc-42

Title Chotscho English Title Chotscho Subtitle Facsimile-Wiedergaben der Wichtigeren Funde der Ersten Königlich Preussischen Expedition nach Turfan in Ost-Turkistan English Subtitle Facsimile Reproduction of Important Findings of the First Royal Prussian Expedition to Turfan in East Turkistan Description A magnificent broadsheet catalogue containing the results of the Second German Turfan 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 ancient city of Gaochang), the Bezeklik Caves, and the Toyuk Caves. The original prints of pictures from the Bezeklik Caves, which make up the majority of this volume, were destroyed in the Second World War air raid, making this volume the only remaining record. Also includes pictures of artefacts and ancient documents relating to Manichaeism and apostasy (Nestorian Christians) later found at Chotscho. Year of Publication 1913 Location of Publication Germany / Berlin Volume Information 1 Volume ISO639-1 German ISO639-3 deu

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LFc-42 > V-1

Title Chotscho English Title Chotscho Subtitle Facsimile-Wiedergaben der Wichtigeren Funde der Ersten Königlich Preussischen Expedition nach Turfan in Ost-Turkistan English Subtitle Facsimile Reproduction of Important Findings of the First Royal Prussian Expedition to Turfan in East Turkistan Volume vol.1 Author A. von Le Coq Description 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. Year of Publication 1913 Measurements (cm) 61x51

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