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Longmen Caves

Longmen Caves was first constructed in the Emperor Taihe's Reign of the Northern Wei Dynasty 488 AD. The construction lasted many years from the Wei Dynasty through the Northern Qi, Sui, Tang and Song Dynasties etc.

You will find countless buddhas in every size and in every nook and crannie in the large caves including the 30' high budda. There are some 2,345 caves and niches on this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

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Uploaded on March 5, 2006
Taken in October 2000