A visit to Longmen Grottoes

 

The Longmen Grottos are on the Yihe River bank, some 12 kilometers from ancient Luoyang city. It is one of the three most important Buddhist sculptures and carvings in China.  [Chinadaily.com.cn]

   

The grotto was first carved in North Wei Dynasty, over 1500 years ago and expanded through the succeeding East and West Wei Dynasties, North Qi Dynasty, North Zhou Dynasty, Sui and Tang Dynasties and was finally completed in North Song Dynasty.[Chinadaily.com.cn]

 

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