The highlight of the temple is the idol of the Sun God which was carved out of a special black stone called Neelmani. The statue was believed to have unearthed during excavations conducted between the 4th and 5th centuries. The 15 meters high stupa is one of the most important pilgrim spots for Buddhists; and its location amidst gorgeous lush surrounds only make it more appealing.
View this post on Instagram. The inscription goes on to describe how the two monks spent decades collecting such remains. To reach this goal, both of them practiced the instruction of Buddhism during every moment of their lives for more than 20 years," Live Science reported the inscription as reading.
Some statues are of the Buddha or his disciples, while others represent deities. Live Science reported that the archaeologists also discovered several steles, or flat stone slabs, displaying carvings on their surface. Doubt and rumors of forgery have overshadowed this remarkable find dividing, Buddhist scholars for more than years. Many believe the whole thing is an elaborate hoax. For the doubters, suspicion focuses on a key figure from the time, disgraced German archaeologist Dr.
Anton Fuhrer. Renowned historian Charles Allen sets out to solve this extraordinary mystery, once and for all. Villagers discovered the statues and Buddha remains while repairing roads in December at Gongchi Village in Jingchuan County.
Both articles were recently translated into English and published in the journal Chinese Cultural Relics. Originally published on Live Science. Live Science. Owen Jarus.
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