Site Represents a site. Prim Media 3583 Contact qg20@st-andrews.ac.uk Status public Institutional nature Museum, Ecomuseum, Extended Museum, Territorial Museum, Cultural Center, Memory House, e-Museum, etc Archaeological Place The town or city Mogao Caves, Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China Condition 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Mogao Caves Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. People's Republic of China Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived is51102025 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource qg20@st-andrews.ac.uk Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1401 Type The nature or genre of the resource Site Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. current,40.03722,94.80417; Description An account of the resource The Mogao Caves are located on cliffs near Dunhuang in Gansu Province, China. They form one of the largest collections of Buddhist art on the Silk Road, with 492 preserved grottoes containing over 2,000 painted sculptures and 45,000 square meters of murals. The site documents the development of Buddhist art and culture from the 4th to the 14th century, reflecting political, religious, and cultural changes across different dynasties. It also provides evidence of long-distance trade and cultural exchange, particularly through the Silk Road. The Mogao Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised for their artistic innovation, religious significance, and historical value. Preservation is led by the Dunhuang Academy through digital projects such as high-resolution mural scanning, 3D modelling, virtual tours, and the Digital Dunhuang platform, which improves public access and educational outreach. These digital efforts support global awareness and help preserve the site for future generations. The Mogao Caves contribute to sustainable development by supporting quality education and promoting inclusive cultural and economic growth. Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 26/03/2025 Extent The size or duration of the resource. cm x cm x cm Europeana Specific elements of the Europeana Semantic Elements. Europeana Data Provider The name or identifier of the organisation that contributes data to Europeana. The Mogao Caves Europeana Type The Europeana material type of the resource. TEXT #Silk Road buddhist China grotto