Tsaparang: An Overview of the Lost Himalayan CityTsaparang is a historic site located in the West Tibet Autonomous Region of China, once the flourishing capital of the Kingdom of Guge during the 10th to the 17th centuries AD. Situated in the Upper Sutlej valley, this ancient city reveals the architectural prowess and cultural significance of…
Tibetan Empire
Endere
Unearthing the Secrets of EndereEndere, also known as Āndí’ěr, is an archaeological gem in Xinjiang, China. Nestled in the southern Taklamakan Desert, it was part of the southern route of the ancient Silk Road. This site may be the place called Saca, mentioned in ancient documents written in the Kharoṣṭhī script.Archaeological Excavations at EndereIn 1901,…
Mazar Tagh
Discovering the Mysteries of Mazar TaghMazar Tagh, a ruined hill fort, sits in the middle of the Taklamakan Desert. Dating back to the Tibetan Empire, this site has revealed many secrets. Excavations here have unearthed hundreds of military documents from the 8th and 9th centuries. These documents are some of the earliest surviving Tibetan manuscripts….
Miran (Xinjiang)
The Historical Context of MiranThe ancient site of Miran is located in present-day Xinjiang, China. This area has historically been a critical point along the southern branch of the Silk Road. The significance of the Silk Road in facilitating cultural, commercial, and technological exchanges between East and West during ancient times is well-documented. Dating back…