Hidden within the Gobi Desert, the Sutra Caves hold a baffling mystery. Buddhist monks once crossed this harsh landscape, seeking refuge and spreading their faith by carving countless caves. What secrets do these silent sanctuaries keep? This documentary delves into their puzzling past, exploring the lost relics and unanswered questions left behind by devoted travelers of the ancient Silk Road.
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Discover China ep44 - Huizhou Merchants
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Discover China ep43 - The Underground...
Beneath Henan’s quiet fields lay a lost civilization. Then came etched bones and tortoise shells—fragments of an ancient script. From these relics, China’s Bronze Age oracle bones emerged, revealing ancestor worship, royal divinations, and the earliest known Chinese writing. A sleeping dynasty aw...
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Discover China ep42 - Confucius
Follow the path of Confucius, a towering figure in Chinese culture. Born into a declining noble family, few foresaw that this man would rise to become China’s most revered and influential historical icon.
