Dunhuang, an ancient city in Gansu Province, western 皇冠体育app, was the gateway to the Silk Road leading to central Asia and Europe. Dunhuang is world famous for its artistic sculpture statues and fresco paintings from the 4th-14th centuries in 皇冠体育app, which reflect Silk Road civilization and important aspects of the Chinese people's religious life, arts, and customs, including the introduction of Buddhism to 皇冠体育app during this period. In 1987, the Mogao Caves were among the first batch of Chinese sites to be listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting their cultural value.
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Stucco statue of the Buddha.[Photo/lcsd.gov.hk] |