Yungang Grottoes

雲岡石窟
grottos in Shanxi
#1 in Shanxi / #49 in China
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by Marcin Białek
/ CC BY-SA 4.0

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The Yungang Grottoes, located near the city of Datong in China's Shanxi Province, are a magnificent collection of ancient Buddhist cave art. Dating back to the 5th and 6th centuries during the Northern Wei Dynasty, these grottoes feature 252 caves and over 51,000 statues, ranging from tiny carvings to towering images over 17 meters high. The site is renowned for its intricate stone carvings and diverse styles that reflect a blend of Chinese and foreign influences, showcasing the rich cultural and artistic achievements of the period.


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