Simsim Caves

Buddhist caves in Kucha, Xinjiang, China From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Simsim Caves, also called the Caves of Senmusaimu (Chinese: 森木塞姆石窟; pinyin: Sēnmùsāimǔ shíkū), are decorated Buddhist caves in the area of Kucha, Tarim Basin, China. Other famous sites nearby are the Ah-ai Grotto, Kizil Caves, the Kizilgaha Caves, the Kumtura Caves, and Subashi Temple.[2][3]

Painting from Simsim Cave 48.[1]

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