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Chinese archaeologists recently made significant discoveries in the first excavation of the Shiku Temple Grotto, including delicate frescoes, silk paintings, pottery, sculptures, and remains of books. Located in Tuyugou Valley, in Turpan Prefecture of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, the grotto was first built during the period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties (386–589).  |
| The exterior of the Shiku Temple Grotto [Credit: Xinhua] |
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| A brush found in Shiku Temple Grotto, Tuyugou Valley, in Turpan Prefecture of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region [Credit: Xinhua] |
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| A piece of Buddhist scripture found in the Shiku Temple Grotto [Credit: Xinhua] |
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| A fresco found in the Shiku Temple Grotto [Credit: Xinhua] |
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| A silk painting found in the Shiku Temple Grotto [Credit: Xinhua] |
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| A corridor in the interior of the Shiku Temple Grotto [Credit: Xinhua] |
Source: Globaltimes [May 24, 2011]
