Yanqing Temple
| Yanqing Temple | |
|---|---|
Buddhist | |
| Province | Shanxi |
| Location | |
| Location | Wutai County |
| Geographic coordinates | 38°45′00″N 113°03′55″E / 38.75°N 113.0652°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | Jin dynasty (1115–1234) |
Yanqing Temple (
History
The Yanqing temple was founded during the Jin dynasty, and its Great Hall also dates from that period. The Great Hall contains three bays, six rafters, and is 13 square meters (140 sq ft). The interior of the Great Hall has no pillars; it supports itself using the brackets of two rafters.[1]
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References
- Qin Xuhua, ed. Dudong Wutaishan. Taiyuan: Shanxi People's Press, 2004.
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