Top 10 archaeological finds of China in 2012
- By Lu Na
0 Comment(s)
Print
E-mail China.org.cn, April 17, 2013
Adjust font size: 
Xishanpo Buddhist Temple Ruins
|
|
|
Xishanpo Buddhist Temple Ruins [chinanews.com] |
Located to the south of Lindong Town of Baarin Left Banner in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Shangjing City was first built 918AD. It city consists of two parts: an imperial city area and a Han city area. Xishanpo Buddhist Temple Ruins are located in the Imperial City.
To date, many precious relics have been excavated, including exquisite Buddhist clay sculptures, stone sculptures, copper coins, ceramic fragments and iron tools. The important location and large scale of the temple ruins shows that it was one of the landmark architectures in Shangjing City.
Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)