Afghan relics exhibited in China's Mogao Grottoes

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A total of 231 cultural heritage items from Afghanistan have been on display in the renowned Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province since Thursday.

The exhibition features delicate gold ornaments, sculptures, and glassware dating back to the period between the third century B.C. and the first century A.D.

Blue glass vase made in the first century A.D. / Gansu Daily Photo

Female statue made in the first century A.D. /Gansu Daily Photo

It is the second time for the Afghan relics to be showcased in China.

With a history of more than 5,000 years, Afghanistan played an important role in cultural exchange and trade on the ancient Silk Road, according to Wang Xudong, head of the Dunhuang Academy.

Floral ornaments made from gold during the period of AD 25-50 / Gansu Daily Photo

Goblet with colored drawings made in the first century A.D. /Gansu Daily Photo

It shares similarities with Dunhuang, a hub for cultural communication between China and the West, Wang said.

Co-organized by the Dunhuang Academy and the National Museum of Afghanistan and the Afghan government, the exhibition will run until October 20.

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