Western Thousand Buddha Caves

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by Anonymous artist-craftsmen of the Northern Wei

/ Public domain

The Western Thousand Buddha Caves, located near Dunhuang in China's Gansu province, are a network of 22 rock-cut caves that date back to the 5th century. These caves form part of the Mogao Caves complex, often overshadowed by their more famous counterparts but none the less significant in their own right. The Western Thousand Buddha Caves feature exquisite Buddhist art, including murals and statues, that reflect the rich cultural exchanges along the ancient Silk Road.

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