There are total 45 grottos/ caves with 53,000 buddha statue carved out of the mountain rock. It took about 100 years to complete these caves. It is unbelievable on seeing how these sculptures are carved, how many tools used and how many people are involved. The statue sizes range from small, medium and big, various postures from standing, sitting, lying and on the floor to the wall up to the ceilings. Different kinds of statue and celestial carving can be seen, inside and outside the caves.
Monday, April 02, 2007
45 Grottos (云冈石窟)
There are total 45 grottos/ caves with 53,000 buddha statue carved out of the mountain rock. It took about 100 years to complete these caves. It is unbelievable on seeing how these sculptures are carved, how many tools used and how many people are involved. The statue sizes range from small, medium and big, various postures from standing, sitting, lying and on the floor to the wall up to the ceilings. Different kinds of statue and celestial carving can be seen, inside and outside the caves.
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