But the miracle of the Mogao caves is not their impermanence but rather ... on this bamboo strip some 2,000 years ago, as the Han dynasty (206 B.C. to A.D. 220) was asserting control over much ...

The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, a hub of ancient Chinese Buddhist art and spirituality, fell victim to extensive looting in the early 20th century. Today, the priceless relics taken from this sacred ...

Dunhuang attracts visitors mainly because it is contains some of the most priceless of Buddhist art in the world-- the Mogao Caves. The Mogao Grottoes of Dunhuang, popularly known as the Thousand ...

The Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Dunhuang, is renowned for its hundreds of Buddhist caves adorned with murals and statues dating back roughly 1,600 years. Workers conduct a ...

The First Sight of Dunhuang, a new book of 112 restored mural artworks of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, and nearby Yulin Caves. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A new book ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Workers conduct a digital collection of murals at Cave 148 of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Gansu province. CHINA DAILY Gansu province will accelerate the digital restoration of cultural relics ...