Dunhuang Research Academy
敦煌研究院 | |
| Abbreviation | DHRA |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | National Research Institute on Dunhuang Art |
| Formation | 1944 |
| Founder | Chang Shuhong |
| Type | Government-sponsored research institute |
| Location | |
| Fields | Chinese culture and history |
Official language | Chinese |
Director | Zhao Shengliang |
| Website | en |
Formerly called | Dunhuang Institute of Cultural Relics |
The Dunhuang Research Academy (Chinese: 敦煌研究院; pinyin: Dūnhuáng Yánjiùyuàn), originally the National Research Institute on Dunhuang Art, is a "national comprehensive institution" responsible for overseeing the Mogao Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Dunhuang in Gansu, China. Established in 1944 by the Nationalist government, it continues to oversee day-to-day management of the site as well as preservation and research projects.
The institute conducts guided tours of selected caves throughout the year, and collaborates with other organizations to increase digital access to artifacts, most notably through the International Dunhuang Project.