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The soil is suitable for rice and grain... it produces grapes, pomegranates and numerous species of plums, pears, peaches, and almonds... The ground is rich in minerals- gold, copper, iron, and lead and tin. The air is soft, and the manners of the people honest. The style of writing is Indian, with some differences.
Sep 15, 2021 · Kucha is a historic kingdom along the silk road in Xinjiang, with rich cultural relics and scenic attractions. Learn about its history, geology, weather, transportation, and top places to visit in this comprehensive guide.
Kuqa has a continental desert climate (Köppen BWk), with an average annual precipitation of 74.6 millimetres (2.94 in), a majority of which occurs in summer. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from −7.2 °C (19.0 °F) in January to 25.3 °C (77.5 °F) in July, and the annual mean is 11.29 °C (52.3 °F).
Kucha, oasis town, northwestern Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang, China. It lies at the foot of the southern slope of the Tien Shan (“Celestial Mountains”) on the northern rim of the Tarim Basin.
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Sep 11, 2021 · Kizil Caves, also known as Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves, is the largest and oldest Buddhist grottoes in Xinjiang and China. It has over 1,800 years of history and 339 caves with exquisite murals in rare colors and contents.
Apr 6, 2024 · Kuqa is a historic city in Xinjiang with Buddhist caves, mosques, and Uyghur culture. Learn about its attractions, history, and how to get there from Josh Summers, a Xinjiang expert and author.
Kucha (S. *Kucīna; C. Qiuzi 龜茲) was an ancient Buddhist kingdom located on the branch of the Silk Road that ran along the northern edge of what is now the Taklamakan Desert in the Tarim Basin and south of the Muzat River.
