Tianlongshan Grottoes

Author: Li Yuqun
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Publishing Date: 2003-03-01
Features: The Tianlong Mountain Grottoes, located in the suburbs of Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province, are an important grotto complex in northern China. They preserve sculptures and statues from the Eastern Wei Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, with their exquisite artistry being highly praised by the world. However, in the first half of the 20th century, they suffered severe damage. The author, after arduous work, completed the archaeological report of the Tianlong Mountain Grottoes based on meticulous investigation and field measurements. The book includes a review of previous research, an archaeological survey report of the grottoes, and studies on their historical periods. It also features the adjacent Western Mountain Big Buddha, Tongzi Temple, Gugu Cave, and Waya Village Grottoes, as well as old photographs of the grottoes before their destruction and photographs of artifacts scattered around the world. The records are reliable, and the data is comprehensive.