The wonder of the hundred thousand Buddha statues of Longmen reveals a thousand-year-old mystery

Longmen Grottoes with more than one hundred thousand Buddha statues carved over many centuries amazes researchers.

Construction began in the 5th century. Longmen Grottoes are man-made structures, built over many dynasties such as the Northern Wei and Tang. Photo: Pinterest.

There are more than 2,300 caves and rock niches. The system of large and small caves is distributed along both sides of the cliff. Photo: Pinterest.

There are more than 100,000 Buddha statues. The statues in the Longmen Grottoes range in size from a few centimeters to tens of meters. Photo: Pinterest.

The most famous is the Lu Xá Na statue. The statue is 17 meters high and is considered a masterpiece of Tang Dynasty sculpture. Photo: Pinterest.

The place preserves more than 2,800 ancient steles. Many of them have great value in calligraphy and history. Photo: Pinterest.

Damaged over time. Many statues in the Longmen Grottoes have been weathered or decapitated due to antiquities theft. Photo: Pinterest.

Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2000, the Longmen Grottoes became a World Heritage Site thanks to its unique artistic and historical value. Photo: Pinterest.

A major pilgrimage site for Chinese people. Many Buddhists come to worship at Long Mo Grottoes every year. Photo: Pinterest.

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