The Image of Passersby on the Silk Road in Dunhuang Murals
As a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site,the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang are renowned for their stunning murals.Among these murals are depictions of passersby,including military strategists,politicians,monks,and merchants.These figures serve as vivid symbols of ancient cultural prosperity and spiritual life,reflecting diverse facets of politics,culture,economy,and religion in medieval society.They provide a unique window into the social landscape of the past and offer an unpar-alleled interpretation of cultural exchange and integration along the Silk Road.