Foguang Temple
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Title
Foguang Temple
Date
0618 – 0907
Description
Although established early as in the fifth century during the Northern Wei dynasty (467-499), Foguang Temple is most famous for its major hall, the Great East Hall that was built during the Tang dynasty (618-907). Its well-preserved timber structure was rediscovered my the famous 20C architectural historian Liang Sicheng (1901-1972) and enjoys high research value.
