Dunhuang and the Silk Road Culture Academic Lecture Series, Volume 2

Author: Duanhuang and Turpan Studies Data Research Center, National Library of China
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The "Duanhuang and the Silk Road Culture Academic Lectures" invited renowned Duanhuang scholars from home and abroad as speakers. Over a period of one and a half years, 39 lectures were successfully held, receiving recognition from Duanhuang academic experts and scholars, as well as enthusiasm from a broad readership, making it a brand lecture of the National Library. The series of lectures holds significant importance in multiple aspects: First, the cultural heritage of Duanhuang and the Silk Road is a part of our country's excellent traditional cultural heritage. This lecture series is not only a concrete action to promote our nation's excellent traditional cultural heritage but also a specific step in building socialist spiritual civilization. Second, the lectures cover various aspects of Duanhuang studies and Silk Road culture, serving as an educational initiative to popularize knowledge about Duanhuang studies and Silk Road culture. It also reflects the social educational function of the National Library. This book is a collection of articles on the basic knowledge of Duanhuang studies and Silk Road culture. The articles include "The Mystery of the Sealing of the Duanhuang Buddhist Cave," "Research on the History of Gaichang Rule Based on Turpan Documents," and "Uyghur Documents from the Western Regions."