Research, Excavation, Documentation and Protection of Cultural Relics
( 2005-09-13 )

 Abakh Hoja Cemetery

Covering an area of 20,000 square meters in Kashgar, it is the family cemetery of the Sufist missionary, Yusuf Hoja. It has a 26-meter-high main tomb hall, mosques and teaching halls. Built in 1640.

 Xida Temple remains of Beiting ancient city

Located in the Beiting ancient city of Jimsaer County, the temple covers a rectangular area 70.5 meters in length and 43.8 meters in width. The main hall standing in the north is shaped as a square stupa. Reminiscent of the Huihu kingdom of Gaochang, from the Northern Song to the Yuan dynasties (960-1368).

 Kizilgaha grottos

Lying in the northwest of Kuche County, it has 46 existing catalogued caves. Enlisted as a key heritage site under State protection in 2000.

  A'ai grottos

Lying in Kuche County and discovered in 1999, the A'ai grotto is a Han-style grotto built at the zenith of the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Well-preserved frescos and Chinese inscriptions provide credible evidence for historical spread of Buddhism from central China to Qiuci.

 Dahe ancient city

The city is 15.5 kilometers northeast of the Balikun County. It is rectangular, divided into the eastern part and western part, and constructed with clay and firmly packed. There are horse stalls, turrets and watchtowers. Around the Tang Dynasty (618-907).

 Bozikelike grotto

Lying in the Dongmutou valley of Turpan, the grotto has 83 catalogued caves, with an existing frescos area of 1,200 square meters. Built in the Qu's kingdom of the Sixth century, then renovated and expanded in during the Huihu kingdom periods after the Ninth century. A treasure house of culture and arts for the study of Gaochang Huihu Kingdom history.

  Kumutula grottos

It lies in the north bank of the Weigan River, northwest of Kuche County. With 112 cataloged caves, it is one of the oldest grotto groups in China, and is now listed as a key heritage site under State protection.

  Remains of beacon tower, Kizilgaha

About 12 kilometers northwest of Kuche County, the remaining tower is 15 meters in height. From the Han to the Tang dynasties (206BC - AD907).