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The Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves

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Located on the cliffs of the western bank of the Murgu River Valley in the central section of the Flaming Mountains, over 40 kilometers southeast of Turpan, the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves consist of 83 caves, more than 40 of which still retain over 1,200 square meters of murals. The earliest caves were carved in the 6th century, with the site flourishing during the mid-9th century under the Uyghur Kingdom of Qocho. The Buddhist statues and murals have been damaged to varying degrees…

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Located on the cliffs of the western bank of the Murgu River Valley in the central section of the Flaming Mountains, over 40 kilometers southeast of Turpan, the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves consist of 83 caves, more than 40 of which still retain over 1,200 square meters of murals. The earliest caves were carved in the 6th century, with the site flourishing during the mid-9th century under the Uyghur Kingdom of Qocho. The Buddhist statues and murals have been damaged to varying degrees, some due to religious reasons, and others looted by 20th-century explorers.