A Perfect Church on Earth – The New Discovery of an Ancient Church Site in Tangchao Dun, China

Authors

  • David Tam Institute for Ethics and Religions Studies, Tsinghua University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37819/ijsws.21.151

Keywords:

Church of the East, Jingjiao, East Syriac Bema Church, Tangchao Dun, History of Christianity

Abstract

Archaeologists have recently announced the discovery of a 7-9th Century
church site in Tangchao Dun, 115 km north of Turpan, Xinjiang, China. From
the two site photos released, it is evident that the church was a rare and
perfect bema church belonging to an episcopal or archiepiscopal see of the
Church of the East in the region.

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Published

2021-12-09

How to Cite

Tam, D. . (2021). A Perfect Church on Earth – The New Discovery of an Ancient Church Site in Tangchao Dun, China. International Journal of Sino-Western Studies, 21, 207–219. https://doi.org/10.37819/ijsws.21.151

Issue

Vol. 21 (2021)

Section

Reviews and Academic Reports