The peerless caves of Dunhuang

These marvelous frescoes are in the Caves of Dunhuang, China (between Mongolia and Tibet). "A vital juncture on the Silk Road, it was where Buddhism spilled out of India and Central Asia into China, leaving a residue of spectacular art."

The New York Times reports that the art in the caves is threatened not only by sand, but by the toxins brought in by excessive tourism.




A slideshow of the caves can be found by clicking here.