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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
The city of Kucha, designated a historical and cultural city of national significance, is located in the central part of the southern foothills of the Tien Shan, on the northern edge of the Tarim Basin. As an important transportation hub on the ancient Silk Road, it became a place where diverse cultures merged, giving birth to a vibrant and distinctive civilization.
Cave temples, ancient castles, beacon towers… Of the 180 cultural relics in Kucha, two are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 11 are national monuments, and 41 are regional monuments. In 2023, Kucha was included in the second list of national pilot zones for the protection and utilization of cultural heritage.
The entire city resembles an open-air museum, and its centuries-old culture can be felt at every step.
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