The Poor Man in Byzantium. Fragments of an Old Uyghur Tale

Two Old Uyghur fragments from Yarchoto in the Turfan Oasis can be assigned to a narrative that is not known us this guise any previously work. The manuscripts of Berlin Collection were written sometime during 10th 12th century. main topic text account caravan which brings merchants Byzantium. A poor man wanted join it but was rejected by whose purpose gain wealth and luxurious life. culminates saying ascribed Buddha one achieve fulfilment all wishes only listening Buddha’s teaching.