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Thousand-Buddha Cliff
36.4897° N, 117.1072° E
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The Thousand-Buddha Cliff (Chinese: 千佛崖; pinyin: Qiānfó Yá) is a historical site of mostly Tang dynasty rock carvings in central Shandong Province, China. Along a cliff face of 63 meters length, over 210 statues and 43 inscriptions have been reported. Most of the statues were carved during 618–684.
Historical Timeline
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Main carving period
618–684
First carving by Sha Dong
619 AD
Ming De continues work
657 AD
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Environmental and Natural Features
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