As digital conservators mapped Dunhuang's Mogao Caves, a 3D “virtual cave” revealed Buddhist frescoes in stunning detail
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As digital conservators mapped Dunhuang's Mogao Caves, a 3D “virtual cave” revealed Buddhist frescoes in stunning detail
Tucked into the cliffs of northwestern China's Gobi Desert, the Mogao Caves stand as one of humanity's most remarkable spiritual archives. For over a millennium, Buddhist monks carved 492 temple grottoes into the sandstone, filling them with vivid frescoes and sculptures that chronicle the evolution of Buddhist thought along the ancient Silk ...
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Seen as a world heritage site, the Mogao Caves are famed for their statues and murals spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art. Situated in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, over 700 well-preserved caves have been found so far, housing 45,000 square meters of murals and sculptures, many of which dedicated to its 'arts of Buddhism.' #2022NewYear #FunChina | China Plus Culture
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Since her first visit to the mesmerizing Mogao Caves😍 in 2015, Pronkina Olga from Russia has immersed herself in #Dunhuang studies, translating key works, speaking at global conferences, and spending 15 years building bridges between civilizations✨🌏. Click the video to journey with this Silk Road envoy and discover the worldwide impact of Dunhuang culture. #Gansu #GansuStories #GansuExpats #InternationalGansu | Explore Gansu
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