RT Article
T1 Uncovering the Secrets of a New Archaeological Case at Dunhuang—A Textual Study on the Newly Found Qianzi Wen Written on the South Wall in Mogao Cave 9
JF Cultural and religious studies
VO 10
IS 6
SP 281
OP 298
A1 Li, Guo
A1 Zhang, Xiantang
LA English
PB David Publishing Company
YR 2022
UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1842710206
AB This paper investigates a unique and interesting archaeological case, namely the newly found inscription copied from Qianzi Wen (The Thousand Character Essay) on the south wall in the main chamber of Mogao cave 9, and analyzes a series of research topics related to the inscription, hoping to thoroughly reveal the historical and cultural phenomenon of the high popularity and extensive spread of Qianzi Wen in the Tang dynasty, and attempt to restore some living scenes of ancient school students and cave-making artisans. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time to find Qianzi Wen on the wall in Mogao caves.
K1 Dunhuang
K1 Mogao Caves
K1 Qianzi Wen
K1 an inscription in cave 9
K1 cave-making artisans
K1 temple school students
DO 10.17265/2328-2177/2022.06.001