QraveLongmen Grottoes
Cultural
| Country |  China |
|---|---|
| Year inscribed | 2000 |
| Criteria | (i) (ii) (iii) |
Overview
The grottoes and niches of Longmen contain the largest and most impressive collection of Chinese art of the late Northern Wei and Tang Dynasties (316-907). These works, entirely devoted to the Buddhist religion, represent the high point of Chinese stone carving.
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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0