Collection: Dunhuang Culture

Dunhuang culture is the crystallization of the fusion of Chinese and Indian culture, Greek culture, Persian culture and other foreign cultures. It is a shining pearl in the long history of world civilization. Dunhuang culture, represented by the Buddhist art of the Mogao Grottoes and the cultural relics of the Sutra Cave, has lasted for nearly 2,000 years and is an important material for the study of ancient Chinese history and culture and the exchange between Eastern and Western civilizations.
Dunhuang is located at the western end of the Hexi Corridor. It is an important junction of the ancient Silk Road and the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilizations. Since the Han Dynasty, Dunhuang, as the western border of the Han Dynasty, has become a bridgehead for the western regions, attracting a large number of immigrants and cultural exchanges, forming a diverse and inclusive cultural atmosphere.
Dunhuang culture has various art forms, including architectural art, colored sculpture art, mural art, etc.