Ancient corpses

Due to the dry climate, the scarcity of precipitation and other unique natural conditions of the region, corpses are kept uninjured for a long time. Archeologist have concluded that inhabitants here in ancient ages belong to European and Mongolian races and some are half breeds of the two races.

Ancient corpses

The earliest ancient corpses excavated go about 3800 years back. It is a female, dug up on the Tiebanhe River at the north end of Lop Nor in 1980. For its shapely figure, long hair spread on the shoulders and matchless beautiful looks, she is known as the "Loulan beauty". Above is its restored version.

Ancient corpses

These corpses have not only their skin intact, but the make-up on the face is preserved well. The eyes of a baby's corpse found in Quiemo, as if asleep, were covered each by a thin slice of stone.

Tombs

The tombs found at Altay, for example, are cultural relics from an ancient nomadic people. Guarding animal - Tang Dynasty

Silk prints

Large quantities of silk works dug up are from the Central Plains. They bear witness of the prosperity of the ancient Silk Road of the ancient ages. Above a lady from the Tang Dynasty playing Go.

Clay figures

Nothern Liang Dynasty

Clay figures

Painted figure of a "Hu" man. Tang Dynasty

Clay figures

Painted wooden figure of a lady. Tang Dynasty

Museum

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