Dunhuang
was an oasis town which prospered as an important outpost for east
and west trading. In the year 115 BC, Emperor Wu of Han established
a strategic military garrison in Dunhuang as a defense against the
Western Regions. Subsequent dynasties continued to utilize Dunhuang
as a key base for trading between east and west through the Silk
Road.

【UNESCO World Heritage】
Cultural Heritage
Mogao Caves
Inscription: 1987
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