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Kucha's ancient murals reproduced for Great Wall showcase

By Chen Nan | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-09-17 14:51

The exhibition, held at the foot of the Mutianyu Great Wall, bridges the past and present by reviving lost Kucha murals through academic restoration. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In the early 1900s, large sections of Kucha's grotto murals were illegally cut away and dispersed across more than 20 museums worldwide. Built upon decades of academic verification, high-resolution imaging and mural restoration work, the exhibition realizes the "homecoming" of these displaced relics through faithful reproductions.

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