The historic Famen Temple in 2012. Researchers have identified incense found in the temple’s underground palace. Photo: Shutterstock.
The historic Famen Temple in 2012. Researchers have identified incense found in the temple’s underground palace. Photo: Shutterstock.
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Researchers find remnants of ancient incense in palace at Famen Temple

  • Discoveries at historic Buddhist site are evidence of the significant incense trade along the Silk Road in the Tang dynasty
  • The study also provides insights into the use of incense in Buddhist rituals during that period

Echo Xie
Echo Xie

Updated: 10:00am, 19 May, 2022

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The historic Famen Temple in 2012. Researchers have identified incense found in the temple’s underground palace. Photo: Shutterstock.
The historic Famen Temple in 2012. Researchers have identified incense found in the temple’s underground palace. Photo: Shutterstock.
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