Dazu Rock Carvings (大足石刻)
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Title
Dazu Rock Carvings (大足石刻)
Subject
A series of rock carvings in the Dazu area, near Chongqing
Description
The hillsides of the Dazu area contain a diverse series of rock carvings on matters both secular and religious, dating from the 9th to the 13th century. They provide evidence of the harmonious synthesis of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
Creator
Unknown
Publisher
Anna Dreimann
Rights
Photograph: © Anna Dreimann
Format
Rock carvings, painted
Type
Photograph / Rock carvings (Petroglyphs)
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