The Cultural Demolition of Kashgar, China

Kashgar, an ancient crossroad nestled in the far west of China's restive Xinjiang province, is home to a beautiful, traditional Islamic city, one of the best preserved in Central Asia.
Gilles Sabrie / OnAsia.com

Historic City
Kashgar, an ancient crossroad nestled in the far west of China's restive Xinjiang province, is home to a beautiful, traditional Islamic city, one of the best preserved in Central Asia.

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