The Culture of the Xinjiang Region

The customs surrounding the burial of the dead are a unique insight into the values and beliefs of the living, and for this reason, the archaeological excavation of graves and burial sites is the principal means by which we can form an understanding of the religions of the Xinjiang region. There are a large number of ancient grave sites in this region of China, among which the largest are the Xiangbaobao graves of Tashkurgan, the Lou-lan graves at Lop Nor, and the pebble and chamber grave sites at Alagou.