Mengshan Giant Buddha
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The Mengshan Giant Buddha () is a stone statue located in the city of Taiyuan, Shanxi and was built during the Northern Qi dynasty. Initially discovered in a 1980 census, the statue was found to have its head missing. From 2006 to 2008, people constructed a 12-meter tall head for the statue. The site opened to the public in October 2008.


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1980 archaeological discoveries 6th-century sculptures Buddhist architecture in Taiyuan Colossal Buddha statues Northern Qi Outdoor sculptures in China Stone sculptures in China Tourist attractions in Taiyuan Monuments and memorials in China {{buddhism-stub