There are several significant archaeological sites in the region which were investigated by the third (1905–1907, led by Albert Grünwedel) and fourth (1913–1914, led by Albert von Le Coq) German Turfan expeditions.
Terdapat beberapa situs arkeologi signifikan di wilayah tersebut yang diselidiki oleh ekspedisi German Turfan Ketiga (1905–1907 – yang dipimpin oleh Albert Grünwedel) dan Keempat (1913–1914 – yang dipimpin oleh Albert von Le Coq).