But the miracle of the Mogao caves is not their impermanence but rather their improbable longevity. 1 of 8 A Chinese official penned characters reading "Dunhuang" on this bamboo strip some 2,000 ...

Deterioration of the mural paintings in the caves due to salt migration; Some built features have nothing to do with the site and should be destroyed (concrete tower, modern blockhouse, ...) The ...

Finding a solution to that particular quandary has been a life-time task for Fan Jinshi, honorary director of the Dunhuang Academy. As a result, she has been on the frontline of the historical ...

“Digital Dunhuang – Tales of Heaven and Earth”, which runs until October 22, showcases the Buddhist artwork found in the Mogao caves of Dunhuang, in the mainland’s north-western Gansu provinc ...

The loss of heritage is not merely structural; it is the erosion of humanity's legacy. As communities are being uplifted, ...

Now, the remote city is best known for its rare, beautiful lake and the Mogao Caves, a series of grottoes filled with Buddhist statues. The caves were first built over 1600 years ago, carved out ...

From the Great Wall to the Mogao Caves, each of these UNESCO World Heritage sites offers a unique opportunity to appreciate China's history, culture and landscapes. With 57 listed sites ...

The interior features reproductions of ancient Buddhist murals found in the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, China, while the lighting fixtures are decorated with sculptures of monsters and mystical ...

The Silk Road turned it into a cultural melting pot where East met West, giving birth to the world-renowned "Eastern Treasure Trove of Art"—the Mogao Caves. Today, even after the ravages of sand ...

1994 18BUR VIB - Great Wall; Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties; Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor; Mogao Caves; Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian (China) 1993 17EXTBUR VB.1.2.1 - ...