Kyrgyz-Japanese archaeological expedition uncovers ancient Buddhist temple complex in Chui region

Kyrgyzstan|art & entertainment|May 6, 2026 / 02:42 PM

AKIPRESS.COM - A joint Kyrgyz-Japanese archaeological expedition has discovered the remains of a temple complex at the medieval site of Ak-Beshim (Suyab) in Chui region, likely dating back to the Buddhist culture of the 7th and 8th centuries...

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