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敦煌与故宫——不同力量铸就的文化丰碑

Lanzhou University via XuetangX

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Learn about two of China's most significant cultural heritage sites - the Dunhuang Caves and the Forbidden City - in this illuminating lecture that explores their distinct historical developments and preservation. Examine how different forces and circumstances shaped these cultural monuments, from the grassroots religious and artistic communities that created Dunhuang's Buddhist cave temples along the Silk Road, to the imperial power and wealth that established the Forbidden City as China's palace complex. Discover the unique preservation challenges and approaches taken at each site, understanding how their contrasting origins led to different methods of cultural protection and modern-day heritage management.

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