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Melikawat

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Melikawat, Archaeological site in Hotan, China.

The Melikawat ruins extend across 10 kilometers from north to south and 2 kilometers from east to west along the Yorungkash River bank.

The site functioned as a major Buddhist center during the Tang Dynasty from the 7th to 9th century, with potential origins dating to the 4th century.

Excavations at Melikawat have revealed bronze Buddha statues, stucco images, and mural fragments that demonstrate the Buddhist influence in ancient Khotan.

The archaeological site sits 30 kilometers south of Hotan city in Xinjiang, requiring local transportation arrangements for access.

A tilted stone stupa measuring 60 meters in diameter and over 6 meters tall stands among square earth mounds indicating former residential structures.

GPS coordinates: 36.96194,79.90333

Latest update: March 20, 2025 12:08

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