LANZHOU (CINA) (XINHUA/ITALPRESS) - On the edge of the Gobi desert lies Dunhuang, an ancient oasis city that once stood at the crossroads of the Silk Road. Here, Mogao's caves hold one of the largest collections in the world of Buddhist art, including splendid mural paintings and sculptures dating back centuries. But these treasures must face a constant battle against time, sand and deterioration. For decades, the restorers of the Dunhuang Acade…
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LANZHOU (CINA) (XINHUA/ITALPRESS) - On the edge of the Gobi desert lies Dunhuang, an ancient oasis city that once stood at the crossroads of the Silk Road. Here, Mogao's caves hold one of the largest collections in the world of Buddhist art, including splendid mural paintings and sculptures dating back centuries. But these treasures must face a constant battle against time, sand and deterioration. For decades, the restorers of the Dunhuang Acade…