Mogao Caves
- States
- China
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1987
- Location
- Dunhuang County, Gansu Province. At the eastern foot of Mount Mingsha, 25 kilometres southeast of the County seat.
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 40.13333, 94.81667
- Last Visited
- 2024
- UNESCO ID
- 440
- WH Site
- 440
The Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, are a network of 492 Buddhist cave temples carved into a desert cliff from the 4th to 14th centuries. Adorned with vibrant murals and intricate statues, they represent a millennium of art, religion, and cultural exchange along the Silk Road. Recognized for their historical and artistic value, they stand as a treasure of ancient Buddhist heritage.
