Introduction to the Grottoes: Shizhongshan Grottoes, also known as Jianchuan Grottoes and Shibaoshan Grottoes, were first excavated more than 1,100 years ago. They are mainly distributed in three cave areas: Shizhong Temple, Shishiguan and Shadenqing. There are now 17 caves and 139 statues, with four categories of content: first, Buddha, Bodhisattva, Guanyin, Heavenly King, Ming King, Hercules, etc.; second, Nanzhao King and his attendants; third, ancient foreign statues; fourth, female genital worship. Stone carving. The exquisite carvings of the Shizhongshan Grottoes are precious physical materials for studying the social history, culture and art of the Dali Kingdom in Nanzhao. They are also historical witnesses of the cultural exchanges between the Bai people and various ethnic minorities in the country, as well as between our country and countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and West Asia. They fully demonstrate the ancient Bai people High artistic level and cultural accomplishment.

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