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Location: China Length: 12 min
The 1,200-year old Foguang Temple in Shanxi Province, China, is one the most important remaining wooden architectural jewels of Chinese civilization. Built during the Tang Dynasty, the temple is a tribute to the peak of Buddhist art and architecture from the 9th century AD. Without regular maintenance and conservation by successive Chinese dynasties, the structure has fallen into dangerous state of disrepair. Global Heritage Fund (GHF) will provide funding and expertise for the investigation, planning and scientific conservation of the site.
Produced in 2007 by the Global Heritage Fund
Web links:
Buddhism in China (BuddhaNet)
Buddhism in China (Wikipedia)
Shanxi Province (China.org)
Tang Dynasty (Wikipedia)