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(140523) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 23, 2014 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 24, 2010 shows wood sculptures under the eaves of the main hall of the Anguo Temple in Licun Township of Shanxian County, central China's Henan Province. A large number of architectural sculptures have been preserved in historical sites of Henan, which is one of the cradles of the Chinese civilization. Many of the sculptures, created from stones, bricks, or wood, were used as building parts of residences, shrines and memorial archways, among other architecture types. Underlining both the mood and the details, these sculptures h

(140523) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 23, 2014 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 24, 2010 shows wood sculptures under the eaves of the main hall of the Anguo Temple in Licun Township of Shanxian County, central China's Henan Province. A large number of architectural sculptures have been preserved in historical sites of Henan, which is one of the cradles of the Chinese civilization. Many of the sculptures, created from stones, bricks, or wood, were used as building parts of residences, shrines and memorial archways, among other architecture types. Underlining both the mood and the details, these sculptures h Stock Photo

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(140523) -- ZHENGZHOU, May 23, 2014 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 24, 2010 shows wood sculptures under the eaves of the main hall of the Anguo Temple in Licun Township of Shanxian County, central China's Henan Province. A large number of architectural sculptures have been preserved in historical sites of Henan, which is one of the cradles of the Chinese civilization. Many of the sculptures, created from stones, bricks, or wood, were used as building parts of residences, shrines and memorial archways, among other architecture types. Underlining both the mood and the details, these sculptures have themes including daily life, legends, myths and opera scenes. (Xinhua/Wang Song) (lmm)

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