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Latest revision as of 10:14, 19 February 2025
- Built: late 5th century
- Chinese: 雲崗石窟 (Yúngāng shíkū)
The Yungang Caves or Yungang Grottoes are a set of ancient Buddhist cave temples near Datong in Shanxi province, China. One of the five largest Buddhist cave complexes in China, they are today recognized as a World Heritage Site.
Dating to the late 5th century, the caves were originally established by the priest-monk Tan-yao at the request of Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei.
References
- Gallery labels, Tobu World Square, Nikko.[1]
