Longyou Caves complex

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Longyou Grottoes
Underneath this area are the largest man-made caves in the world. Some 24 have been discovered so far, of which a half-dozen or so have been emptied of water and made accessible for visiting. The average area of each is over 1000 square metres, with heights of up to 30 metres, and the total area is at least 30,000 square metres. They have been carved out of a homogenous semi-hard siltstone, in a manner which creates a consistent pattern completely covering the surface.

Their function, builders and construction dates remain mysterious, but they may pre-date the establishment of the first imperial dynasty in 212 BC.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longyou_Caves
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Coordinates:   29°3'42"N   119°11'0"E
This article was last modified 2 years ago