Dunhuang and the Mogao Caves: Top Photos

A desert oasis where a thousand years of Silk Road pilgrims left sacred art in the cliffs

The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, are a magnificent ensemble of Buddhist art and culture located near Dunhuang, in the Gansu province of China. These caves are celebrated fo
The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, are a magnificent ensemble of Buddhist art and culture located near Dunhuang, in the Gansu province of China. These caves are celebrated… © xiquinhosilva, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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