18 manuscripts and blockprints dated early 19th century - early 20th century in Mongolian and Tibetan. Devoted to various topics: astrology, Buddhist prophecies, folk medicine, folklore, Buddhist prayers and text of propitiation of deities. The manuscripts most probably were owned by local Lamas and laymen who secretly placed them in Tamgatu cave with the hope to preserve them for future generations during the time of suppression of Buddhism in the USSR from 1927-1944. There was no original arrangement.
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