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2024.09.21 14:47 GMT+8

Discover the timeless beauty of Dunhuang cave art

Updated 2024.09.21 18:01 GMT+8
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A statue is seen at the replica of Mogao Cave 275 at the Exhibition Center for the Conservation and Research of Dunhuang Cave Relics in Dunhuang, Gansu Province on September 20, 2024. The original Mogao Cave 275, dating back to the fifth century, is one of the earliest caves at the Mogao Grottoes. /CGTN

Statues and murals are seen at the replica of Mogao Cave 275 at the Exhibition Center for the Conservation and Research of Dunhuang Cave Relics in Dunhuang, Gansu Province on September 20, 2024. The original Mogao Cave 275, dating back to the fifth century, is one of the earliest caves at the Mogao Grottoes. /CGTN

Murals are seen at the replica of Mogao Cave 249 at the Exhibition Center for the Conservation and Research of Dunhuang Cave Relics in Dunhuang, Gansu Province on September 20, 2024. The original Mogao Cave 249 dates back to the Western Wei Dynasty (535-556). /CGTN

A statue and murals are seen at the replica of Mogao Cave 285 at the Exhibition Center for the Conservation and Research of Dunhuang Cave Relics in Dunhuang, Gansu Province on September 20, 2024. The original Mogao Cave 285 dates back to the Western Wei Dynasty (535-556). /CGTN

Murals are seen at the replica of Mogao Cave 285 at the Exhibition Center for the Conservation and Research of Dunhuang Cave Relics in Dunhuang, Gansu Province on September 20, 2024. The original Mogao Cave 285 dates back to the Western Wei Dynasty (535-556). /CGTN

The caisson and murals are seen at the replica of Mogao Cave 285 at the Exhibition Center for the Conservation and Research of Dunhuang Cave Relics in Dunhuang, Gansu Province on September 20, 2024. The original Mogao Cave 285 dates back to the Western Wei Dynasty (535-556). /CGTN

A statue and murals are seen at the replica of Mogao Cave 285 at the Exhibition Center for the Conservation and Research of Dunhuang Cave Relics in Dunhuang, Gansu Province on September 20, 2024. The original Mogao Cave 285 dates back to the Western Wei Dynasty (535-556). /CGTN

Statues and murals are seen at the replica of Mogao Cave 220 at the Exhibition Center for the Conservation and Research of Dunhuang Cave Relics in Dunhuang, Gansu Province on September 20, 2024. The original Mogao Cave 220 dates back to the year 642 during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). /CGTN

Murals are seen at the replica of Mogao Cave 220 at the Exhibition Center for the Conservation and Research of Dunhuang Cave Relics in Dunhuang, Gansu Province on September 20, 2024. The original Mogao Cave 220 dates back to the year 642 during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). /CGTN

Murals are seen at the replica of Mogao Cave 217 at the Exhibition Center for the Conservation and Research of Dunhuang Cave Relics in Dunhuang, Gansu Province on September 20, 2024. The original Mogao Cave 217 dates back to the years 705-707 during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). /CGTN

Marvel at the breathtaking artistry of the statues and murals from the Dunhuang caves! Located near the Mogao Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site home to a vast collection of Buddhist artworks in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, the Exhibition Center for the Conservation and Research of Dunhuang Cave Relics offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricate details of Dunhuang cave art, enriching visitors' experience of this extraordinary cultural legacy. The center showcases meticulously crafted replicas of eight significant Dunhuang caves, along with exhibitions of cultural relics and artworks, highlighting the enduring beauty and heritage of the Dunhuang caves.

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