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Within the 492 temples of the Mogao Caves reside one thousand years of priceless Buddhist art. Murals adorn the cave walls, initially designed either as tools of instruction or accompaniments to meditation. A huge amount of ancient Buddhist literature has also been uncovered there, revealing the historic and religious significance of the 4th century grottos. Seekers of enlightenment weren’t the only ones to find this World Heritage site helpful and necessary. Traders on the Silk Road also found it ideally suited for their exchanges of goods and ideas.

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