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Yungang: caves and statues as shared space

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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The Yungang Grottoes near Datong, China, form a major Buddhist rock-art ensemble. Excavated spaces and numerous statues belong to a shared architectural and artistic arrangement.

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The Yungang Grottoes near Datong, China, form a major Buddhist rock-art ensemble. Excavated spaces and numerous statues belong to a shared architectural and artistic arrangement. [1]

Read entrances, depth and figure placement together. A close-up of sculpture alone conceals the cave's role in light, scale and perception.

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  1. [1] Yungang Grottoes - UNESCO World Heritage Centre ↗