The Mogao Caves, also known as "Caves of the Thousand Buddhas", are situated in which of the following countries? 

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  1. Nepal
  2. Thailand
  3. India
  4. China

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Option 4 : China
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The correct answer is China.

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  • The Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Grottoes, are a system of 500 temples located southeast of Dunhuang, an oasis city in Gansu Province, China.
  • China holds a rich and diverse religious landscape, with Buddhism playing a prominent role throughout its history.
  • The Mogao Caves represent a significant cultural and artistic treasure with over 400,000 square feet of frescoes and sculptures depicting various Buddhist stories and figures.
  • They are renowned for their exquisite Buddhist art, including murals and sculptures, spanning from the 4th to the 14th century.
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