Chronologie de Tocharian

200 av. J.-C. – 1400 apr. J.-C. · 2 sites

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Kizil Caves

300 apr. J.-C. – 800 apr. J.-C.

The earliest large complex of Buddhist rock-cut cave temples on the northern Silk Road, carved into cliffs above the Muzart River near Kucha — murals of Indo-Iranian and Central Asian style that predate and influenced later Chinese grotto art.

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Continent Record

Northernmost Known Site in Asia

Jiaohe

200 av. J.-C. – 1400 apr. J.-C.

A spectacular cliff-top ruined city carved and built on a loess plateau between two river channels near Turpan — capital of the Nearer Jushi kingdom and later a key Silk Road garrison town, abandoned to the desert winds but retaining streets, Buddhist temples, and housing cut into yellow earth.

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