The Cappadocia Cultural Research Center (KAM) is hosting a new conference under the theme “Cultural Legacies” as part of its “KAM Talks” series.
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., Prof. Dr. Lanlan Kuang from the Department of Philosophy at the University of Central Florida will deliver a lecture titled “In Search of a Spiritual Home: Dunhuang and Cappadocia on the Silk Road.”
The two great rock-carved civilizations situated at opposite ends of the Silk Road—China’s Dunhuang Mogao Caves and Cappadocia’s rock-cut churches—exhibit striking parallels in their sacred spaces carved into the rock, their painting traditions, and their multi-layered religious histories. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, these two regions stand at the center of contemporary cultural heritage debates regarding the staging of heritage narratives, their intergenerational transmission, and their presentation to an international audience.
Prof. Dr. Kuang, an internationally renowned scholar in the fields of Chinese arts, Silk Road studies, and heritage theory, will present a comparative analysis of the two regions based on his field research conducted at the Dunhuang Academy.
The lecture will be delivered in English.
The event is open to the public. To register, please send an email to kam@kapadokya.edu.tr.
