Matisi Grottoes

Multi-level Buddhist cave complex in Zhangye, Gansu, carved into a red sandstone mountain. Caves connected by tunnels and stairs cut through the rock. Active 4th c. CE through Yuan dynasty.

38.6500°, 100.5000°

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Mysterious Magnificent Matisi Grottoes in ChinaAgeless Rock

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