A brief introduction to the history of Dunhuang Mogao grottoes

Mogao Grottoes, commonly known as Thousand Buddha Cave, is located in Dunhuang at the western end of Hexi Corridor. It was founded in the period of Fu Jian, the king of Qin, sixteen countries ago. After the Northern, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, Xixia and Yuan Dynasties, it has formed a huge scale, with 735 caves, 45,000 square meters of murals and 24 15 clay sculptures. It is the largest and richest Buddhist art place in the world. [ 1]

196 1 year, the Mogao grottoes were announced by the people of China and the State Council as one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. 1987, Mogao grottoes was listed as a world cultural heritage. [ 1]

Mogao Grottoes, Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan, and Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi are called the three major grottoes in China, and Maijishan Grottoes are called the four major grottoes. [3] On August 3rd, 2009, a large-scale documentary "Dialogue between Mogao Grottoes and Angkor Wat" jointly produced by Dunhuang Research Institute and other units premiered at Dunhuang International Convention and Exhibition Center. With the theme of dialogue among Asian civilizations, this documentary shows people the wonderful connection between different civilizations in fate, culture and art.

In February 2020, in order to pay tribute to the medical workers who fought in the front line of anti-epidemic, after the scenic spot resumed operation, it was open to all medical workers in the country free of charge until the end of 2020. [5] 10 In May, the Mogao Grottoes reopened [6].

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