Explain the direct cause of the loss of cultural relics in Daota.

1. The direct reasons for the loss of cultural relics are: Taoist Wang is ignorant, China officials are corrupt and incompetent, and foreign robbers are greedy and shameless.

2. Introduction to the original text

The whole article revolves around Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. It is said that in the early 20th century, the Mogao Grottoes were run by an ignorant Taoist. Because of ignorance, he skillfully painted the precious murals in the grottoes, even dug them out and replaced them with statues of Lingguan. Because of ignorance, he exchanged the priceless national treasure in the cave for countless silver dollars from western scholars who came here; Because of ignorance, the treasures of the motherland were destroyed and unfortunately lost, leaving us with infinite regret.

3. Introduction to the author

Yu, a native of Yuyao, Zhejiang, 1946, is a famous contemporary art theorist, cultural history scholar and essayist in China. After graduating from college, he stayed in school to teach for many years. He used to be the dean and professor of Shanghai Theatre Academy and the president of Shanghai Writing Society. After resigning, I continued to engage in teaching and writing.