Silk Road Treasure: A Detailed Look at the Thousand-hand Guanyin Mural in Hotan
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Silk Road Treasure: A Detailed Look at the Thousand-hand Guanyin Mural in Hotan

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The article showcases a reproduction of Thousand-hand Guanyin from the Damagou Buddhist Temple Remains in Hotan, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, a copy of the original held by Hotan Museum. The mural depicts the majestic momentum of Zhang Yichao leading an army to fight against the Tubo kingdom and recover Hexi area in northwestern China. The painting also captures the essence of Tang Dynasty music and dance, reflecting the cultural integration and aesthetic tendencies of the era.

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Evidence of ancestral wanderers carving out civilization along the ancient Silk Road is all across China
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Yellow River civilization
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3 years, 11 months ago

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China Daily  

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