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About The Book: Serindia: Detailed Report of Explorations in Central Asia and Westernmost China by Aurel Stein, published in four volumes, is a monumental account of his 1906–1908 expedition along the Silk Road. The work combines archaeology, history, geography, and art history, documenting ancient Buddhist sites, lost cities, manuscripts, and artifacts discovered in regions like the Taklamakan Desert and Dunhuang. Volume I covers Stein’s journey and general findings; Volumes II and III present detailed site descriptions, architectural surveys, and inscriptions; Volume IV includes plates and illustrations of artifacts, murals, and maps. Together, the volumes offer an unparalleled scholarly record of Central Asian cultural heritage. About The Author: Sir Marc Aurel Stein (1862–1943) was a Hungarian-born British archaeologist renowned for his extensive explorations across Central Asia, India, and Western China. His pioneering work unearthed lost Silk Road civilizations and Buddhist sites, producing landmark publications such as Serindia, Ancient Khotan, and Ruins of Desert Cathay. Stein combined meticulous archaeological methods with linguistic and historical analysis, documenting ancient manuscripts, murals, and artifacts. His major works span from early studies on Kashmir and the North-West Frontier to multi-volume reports on expeditions in Chinese Turkestan and Iran. Stein’s contributions greatly advanced knowledge of Central Asian history, art, and intercultural exchange along ancient trade routes. The Title 'Serindia: Detailed report of explorations in Central Asia and westernmost China written/authored/edited by Aurel Stein', published in the year 1921. The ISBN 9789371330077 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 672 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol: 3rd