New research has revealed that the changing weather patterns in northwest China are endangering ancient Silk Road cave murals and statues. Greenpeace’s study indicates that Buddhist artwork in caves across Gansu province is increasingly vulnerable to the elements as the region experiences hotter temperatures, more rainfall, and sudden downpours. These weather changes threaten some of China’s most valuable historical artifacts. The rising temperatures in Gansu over the past 20 years, which have outpaced the global average, combined with increased summer rainfall, have led to heightened risks such as flash floods and cave-ins. The Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Dunhuang, is already experiencing damage due to extreme weather conditions. The humidity caused by frequent downpours is surpassing safe levels for preservation, leading to accelerated flaking and deterioration of the cave murals dating back to the 4th century.
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