Chongqing, Sichuan, China - December 1997 The spectacular Dazu Rock Carvings in Sichuan are a diverse series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvi

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Chongqing, Sichuan, China - December 1997 The spectacular Dazu Rock Carvings in Sichuan are a diverse series of Chinese religious sculptures and carvings, dating back as far as the 7th century; these feature an eclectic range of Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs. Some are in rock-cut cave shrines, others are rock reliefs carved into the open rock faces.

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