Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c11.s4.t2.22

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**Kezier Caves** (Kezier Shiku) are Chinese Buddhist grottoes. It is located in about 60 km east of Baicheng County, Xinjiang and 7 km southeast of Kezier Town. Cut in the cliff of the north bank of the Muzart valley, it has 236 numbered caves, of which 81 are relatively intact in shape and murals, mostly built in the 4^th to 7^th century. The Kuqa, Baicheng, Xinhe County area of Xinjiang is the ancient Qiuci area. Buddhism was introduced in Qiuci, which made