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。