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🇨🇳 China · Rock-cut

Tianlongshan Western Grottoes — Shanxi Western Cliff

Northern Dynasties to Tang · Northern Qi–Tang northern Shanxi Buddhist

Taiyuan Heavenly Dragon western 8-cave extension 560–750 with 1924 removal and scaffolding holes.