Later,with the rapid extension of sea routes,the ancient Silk Road was gradually forgotten and deserted,and Dunhuang,too,became increasingly bleak and desolate,with its historical accounts scattered.

• 后来，随着海上航线迅速延伸，丝绸古道逐渐湮废，敦煌也变得日趋萧条荒寂，文史零落了。