From August to September, archaeologists carried out a rescue excavation on the area in front of the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves in Turpan basin, Xinjiang. 55 varying discoveries were made, including the remains of caves, buildings, stupas, and so on. Most of the remains can be dated to the time of the Uighur kingdom of Khocho. The unearthed objects include pottery, textiles, documents, and objects of stone, iron, wood, and bone. In several caves, murals and floor paintings were also found. This excavation provides new materials for the study of the cultural meaning of the Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves.
