Saturday, April 23, 2016

China: Mogao Caves

Situated at a strategic point along the Silk Route, at the crossroads of trade as well as religious, cultural and intellectual influences, the 492 cells and cave sanctuaries in Mogao are famous for their statues and wall paintings, spanning 1,000 years of Buddhist art. source:whc.unesco.org
Inscribed: 1987

Postcard shows Murals inside the cave.

Thanks to Mr Ivanwong.

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