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Inscriptions of Tamil language carved on the stone walls at Kailasanathar temple in Kanchipuram. Indian rock art relief carvings of Historical ancient vintage Tamil text in Temples.
Chinese calligraphy inscription, original calligraphy , Dongpo Red Cliff, Hubei, China.
Ancient China Stone Stele Inscribed in Chinese
Shanghai, China - May 31, 2018: The word Yu Garden is carved on the wall. in Yu Garden, Shanghai, China
Huayan Temple, National Cultural Protection Bureau, Datong City, Shanxi Province, China
Singapore, Singapore - Dec 3rd, 2004: The Thian Hock Temple the oldest Buddhist temple in Singapore located in Chinatown on Telok Ayer Street.
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Discover Jinci Town's stone marvels in Taiyuan City this August. This historical gem in Shanxi Province showcases exquisite sculptures and plaques, testament to ancient Chinese craftsmanship. As you explore, encounter imposing dragons guarding time-honored buildings, each carving a window into China's rich past. Jinci Town offers a unique blend of architectural wonder and cultural significance, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking to understand the depth of Chinese heritage. Wander through centuries of wisdom etched in stone, appreciating the skill and artistry of bygone eras.
Nanchan Temple was built in A.D. 782 during China's Tang dynasty. Its Great Buddha Hall is currently China's oldest preserved timber building Not only is Nanchan Temple an important architectural site, but it also contains an original set of artistically important Tang sculptures dating from the period of its construction. In the picture, it is the eave of Nanchan temple. You can see the timber structure style of Tang dynasty from the eave.
Symbols of the pictographic Dongba writing used by the Naxi people in Southern China. They are perhaps a thousand years old.
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Famous Taoist Holy Land in China, Dongyue Temple in Beijing
Ancient China Letterpress
Lijiang, China - April 7, 2014: Woodcarvings in the wall. The pattern on the board is Chinese character and hieroglyphic of Naxi nationality, Located in Old Town of Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China.
Hohhot, Innner Mongolia- June 30, 2012: Hohhot is the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomy Region. There is a Zhaojun Museum and Tomb in Hohhot. It was built to commemorate a great woman named Wang Zhaojun, who was one of the four most beautiful ladies in ancient China, and who sacrificed herself for the unity of China by marrying Chanyu, the Khan (King) of Xiong-Nu, which was Han Dynasty's arch-enemy. Here is the Monument carving with the calligraphy of a top leader (Dong Biwu) of China in Zhaojun- Museum.
ShanXi Jinci is the Hall of the Holy Mother (圣母殿, Shèngmǔdiàn),It has carved wooden dragons coiled around the eight pillars that support its upward-curving double-eave roof. The complex includes a classical garden with a 3,000-year-old cypress dating.
Letterpress printing made of clay, partial close-up, Chinese word
Shanghai, China - May 31, 2018: Ancient Chinese characters are written on the wall, Shanghai, China
The Nanzhao Kingdom was an ethnic minority regime that ruled the Yunnan region during the Tang Dynasty of China. The Taihe City ruins are the former location of the capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom and are located in Dali City, Yunnan Province. The Dehua Stele of Nanzhao State records the history of Nanzhao State and is an important cultural relic for the study of ancient Yunnan.
The Temple of the Palace of Buddha has a wooden tower named Sakya Tower. It was the oldest and highest tower made of wood in the world, built in A.D. 1056, and 67.31 meters high.
An ancient door with the sculptured chinese characters, which mean Mountain of Life
Burnt brown paper frame with Chinese calligraphy background.
Yerevan, Armenia - July 10, 2024: stone telling about foundation of Erebuni fortress in Urartu country on site of today's Yerevan city in Erebuni Fortress museum
Chinese writing on small wooden slats bound together by cloth on the back
Fengrun County, China - September 15, 2019: GangYang ferry crossing words on the Stone Stele in a park, Fengrun County, Hebei Province, China
Metal Casting Buddhist Sutra, Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra, Form is emptiness, emptiness is form
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