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Sand-Buried Ruins of Khotan: Personal narrative of a journey of archaeological and geographical exploration in Chinese Turkestan

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Aurel Stein
Aurel Stein

Aurel Stein was a British archaeologist renowned for his excavations in Central Asia. His exploration of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang in the early 20th century led to the rediscovery of a vast collection of ancient documents and art pieces, which greatly enriched our understanding of ancient Chinese history and culture. more

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