Paul Pelliot, french archeologist, uncovering and translating 5000 old chinese, buddhist, and christian manuscripts forgotten in the Mogao Caves, in Gansu, China, spending three straight weeks working in the cave by candlelight, before deciding on which he would bring back to Paris. 1909 [416 x 570]
I’m always in awe of this picture. But I’ve often wondered if this collection of texts is still in existence and what works did Pelliot bring back to France.
yingzhen251
If he doesn’t take them, they could be burned by the Chinese in 1966-1976
throwawayseatbelt2
huh, as a guy half french half chinese, this is low key neat
![Paul Pelliot, french archeologist, uncovering and translating 5000 old chinese, buddhist, and christian manuscripts forgotten in the Mogao Caves, in Gansu, China, spending three straight weeks working in the cave by candlelight, before deciding on which he would bring back to Paris. 1909 [416 x 570]](https://i.redd.it/3ek2twd7p0561.jpg)
HildaMcdaniels
I’m always in awe of this picture. But I’ve often wondered if this collection of texts is still in existence and what works did Pelliot bring back to France.
yingzhen251
If he doesn’t take them, they could be burned by the Chinese in 1966-1976
throwawayseatbelt2
huh, as a guy half french half chinese, this is low key neat