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Situated in Dazu County, Chongqing Municipality, the Dazu Rock Carvings are truly the epitome of an historical relic. The masterpieces were first constructed in 650 AD, and building continued well into the 17^th century. Flourishing since the 9^th century, when grotto art began to decline in general, the Dazu Rock Carvings are an outstanding example of China's grotto art in ancient times.

The carvings are not only beautiful pieces of art, but serve to depict Chinese culture and its influences at that time. The art includes Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian figures, which distinguishes them from other grotto arts at that time. The statues also personify the daily lives of people in ancient times, and also reveal folk religion and culture.

All of the statues are blessed with elaborate carvings and valuable inscribed tablets, breaking new ground in religious art. The artisans did not simply replicate images from their predecessors, but devoted painstaking effort into creating figures that epitomized the culture at that time.

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