Northern Wei Patron of Buddhism — Yungang Caves

460 CE · Datong (Shanxi, Çin) · religion

The emperor of the Northern Wei commissioned the Yungang cave temples: colossal Buddha statues carved into high granite cliffs and thousands of reliefs.

A unique synthesis in which Chinese art merged with Gandharan and Gupta influence. The supreme cultural legacy of a dynasty of northern origin; known in Turkish as the "Tabgach civilization," this period also stands for the early contact of Turkic states with Buddhism.

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What was Northern Wei Patron of Buddhism — Yungang Caves?
The emperor of the Northern Wei commissioned the Yungang cave temples: colossal Buddha statues carved into high granite cliffs and thousands of reliefs.
When did Northern Wei Patron of Buddhism — Yungang Caves happen?
460 CE
Where did Northern Wei Patron of Buddhism — Yungang Caves take place?
Datong (Shanxi, Çin)