Dunhuang manuscripts
a collection of medieval manuscripts found in the caves at Dunhuang
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Summary
Dunhuang manuscripts is a collection[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of collection entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,387 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Named after: Dunhuang[3]
- Location of discovery: Mogao Caves[4]
- Commons category: Mogao Caves[5]
- Has part(s): Xiang'er[6], Wang ocheonchukguk jeon[7], Long Scroll of the Treatise on the Two Entrances and Four Practices[8], Sutra of the Great Virtue of Wisdom[9], Lengqie shizi ji[10], Mahamegha Sūtra (9th Fascicle)[11], Southern School's Sudden Doctrine, Supreme Mahayana Great Perfection of Wisdom: The Platform Sutra as Delivered by the Sixth Patriarch Huineng at the Dafan Temple in Shao Prefecture[12], Q134250355[13]
- Time of discovery or invention: January 1, 1900[14]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dunhuang manuscripts[15]
- Studied by: Dunhuangology[16]
- P14541: 2GdgKb[17]
Why It Matters
Dunhuang manuscripts has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] It is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]