Zhongshan Grottoes, Buddhist cave complex in Zichang, China
The Zhongshan Grottoes contain 18 caves carved into the base of Zhongshan Mountain, featuring thousands of Buddhist sculptures and intricate stone carvings.
Dating back to the Eastern Jin dynasty between 317 and 420 AD, these caves represent one of the earliest examples of Buddhist grotto construction in China.
The central cave houses over 10,000 Buddha statues of different sizes, demonstrating the advanced artistic techniques and religious dedication of ancient craftsmen.
Visitors can examine artifacts from the grottoes at Exhibition Hall Number Two of the Shaanxi History Museum, which displays representative sculptures from the site.
Five of the eighteen caves have undergone thorough archaeological examination, revealing significant findings that parallel the importance of Yungang and Longmen grottos.
Location: Zichang
GPS coordinates: 37.17336,109.52792
Latest update: March 26, 2025 22:01
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