Many people know Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes when they come to Gansu. In fact, in addition to the Mogao Grottoes, the Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui are also an excellent scenery. Today, the author will take you into Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui, which is located on a cliff, to discuss the history of clay sculpture art here, which is one of the most famous grottoes in northwest China.
Since the Neolithic Age, China clay sculpture art has been uninterrupted, and it has become an important art variety in the Han Dynasty. With the introduction of Buddhism, it has become a trend to shape Buddha statues in caves at this time, and Maijishan Grottoes have been slowly built since the end of Qin Dynasty, stretching for thousands of years, and the treasures preserved now are thousands of years.