The Enigmatic Leshan Giant Buddha of Ancient China | Ancient Architects
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At 233 feet tall, the Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest pre-modern carved statue in the world. Its hair has 1,021 spiralled curls, it’s head is 48 feet in height, its fingers are 27 feet long and it has a whopping 18ft foot long nose.
Located next to the Lingyun Temple on Lingyun mountain near the city of Leshan in China at the confluence of three rivers - the Minjaing, the Dadu and the Qingyi, the statue was carved straight from the Cretaceous red sandstone, between 713 and 803 AD, during the Tang Dynasty.
It was built to face Mount Emei, with the river flowing at its feet and it truly is an incredible, enigmatic sight to behold. It is the largest and tallest stone Buddha statue in the world and, as stated, it is by far the tallest pre-modern statue in the world.
Its construction was led by a Chinese monk named Hai Tong because he hoped that the giant Buddha would calm the turbulent waters that plagued shipping vessels at this major river confluence.
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Aghh late was making Ribs and chicken
Man you have to watch Bright Insights new video later apparently it will change everything
@@adamofgrayskull7735 I couldn't stop laughing at that! :) And, did you know he now promises a new video every three weeks too, amazing eh!!! It's all the research, script writing and deciding on how to present it in an "engaging way" that takes the time apparently. How Jimmy got 1 million subscribers is beyond me, just from that viral Atlantis video I suspect.
the head is kind of annoying me it looks wrong lol maybe they shouldve used your artist that made you emotes they look good :P
who was the one who went to this architecture?
There's so much in China and India that blows my mind. Im glad you're covering this! Looking forward to see more from you about this part of the world :)
So much communism.
The difference between the lower structure and the upper is noteworthy. The style and detail of the feet and hands is way more rounded and refined, almost lifelike. The style and detail of the head and face is clearly from another group of carvers.
Thing is, we question Egyptian history all the time and yet most history needs a second view by modern historians. You know you stuff Mat, I love it.
Watch "Curious being"'s channel on this Leshan Giant Buddha. She explains the abnormalities on the site, including the machine tool marks and quality of the Buddha head, and how the Buddha might be a later work on an existing prehistoric megalithic quarry site.
I shall check it out now Dixon.👍
Why don't they clean the statue?
My son and I traveled to Leshan to see this statue in June 2018 prior to the repairs. The giant Buddha and Mt emei are life changing.
Thanks Matt! I have never heard of this, but it is amazing!. Beautiful. The side figures are great as well. Take care!
thank you, great as usual
Every video of your brings novelty for me! Thanks!
Look at curious being, she explains the buddhas history also, BUT she also shows the ancient toolmarks found on sight. She realy open our minds to the ancient past ! Love your work !
I always enjoy your videos and I watch them all. Keep up the most excellent work!
Watching your videos makes me smarter. Thanks for the hard work.
Never heard of it. Thank you for enlightening me, yet again. Great work brother.
You'd think especially with what a popular tourist site that it is, that they'd rebuild that wooden covering to protect it, or just build some new covering. Heck when they were doing restoration work would've been a perfect time for it. People always seem to go for the quickest and cheapest route these days.
That awful feeling u get when youre hit with ads about alien documentaries because youve picked a vid about history. Love this channel, screw you history channel
My "favourite" is the one about the SECRET!! DARK PURPOSE!! the Freemasons formed America. THE SECRET!! DARK PURPOSE!! that's so SECRET!! that they have CZcams ads about them.......Yeah.
use adblocks man, I can't live without them
I got one for the Illuminati
I may be an Egyptophile, but I really enjoy your fascinating excursions to other parts of the world.
Thanks for another interesting and informative video.
I went to the leshan Buddhist site on mountain I think just after they finished restoring it, one thing they don't mention is how cool the rest of the mountain is there's underground caves with other giant buddhas and tons of temples and shrines to bodhisattvas and other buddhas. my favorite part was all the pilgrimage caves were monks would stay overnight and meditate, they were essentially just humble holes carved into the wall of the sandstone. Definitely worth seeing I truly eye-opening experience.
Good video Mat. Would love to see more videos looks this. A nice change to Egypt.
Cheers
I believe the face has been re-carved, hence changing its look, since it was originally found.
Gives new meaning to “ go big or go home” amazing
Thank you for another very interesting Video!
Thanks for watching
Thank you and much respect.
Wonderful!
Thank you:)
Great video!
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2020
Another very interesting video, China has been on my bucket list for some time too, the more I read about it the more I want to visit. So many fantastic places!!! Thanks Matt.
Thanks Maureen
I’ve never seen a statue of a sitting Buddha before. Usually he’s in a lotus position with his hand touching the earth.
Another good video, if you stop by giza any chance you could get some closeup video of the outer casing stone from the top of the pyramid , the weathering may give some kind of new outlook into dating , even better if possible a sample because it hasn't really been touched since it was under water, with the dating given as it is now is looking at the sphinx and pyramids of the weathering as we see it when for how long outer casing stood through time lasted isn't really mentioned, maybe a metals test(possibly there could be gold in it , depending on who or what mined it) from the outer casing stone the top.
What a creative way to quarry out stone from a mountain! Those monks were hardcore.
Very interesting and well presented, thanks from Orlando
Thank youuuuu very muuuuch.. you're the man AA!!
Nice one thanks
Another example of human ingenuity. No aliens here!
Thank you so much for the video. It's amazing what we can do together, sad the mongrels destroyed as much of it as they could. please continue to do your great work. I enjoyed learning about this I hope the best for your loved ones and yourself
Never even heard of this. Amazing!
Wow never seen this before.thank you
...the dude made the river safer...insight, observation, and motivation...
...he did a good thing on this planet...
Definitely on my bucket list also! Let's go as an Ancient Architects community!
One day! :)
been there!!!
Best of luck for the future my friend. 👍🏼😊
Cheers
Cool!! I like how your branching out!
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Impressive size and view.
Oh wow that opening shot 😃
Thank you for the video. I notice lots of holes on the side walls, some large and rectangle. Perhaps part of the building process. Other large structure, that has been destroyed, show that they were not just cut out of stone, but build in some places. Are there any descriptions on how they created the statue?
Nice Video Matt, The Link to the members page just comes up with a sign saying not available for purchase!
...good one...
It looks awesome
Excellent💥👊❤💯👏👏👏👏👌🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍Have a great weekend👋🌟✌
I recently watched a very detailed doc on this megalith by CURIOUS BEING...She really gives an awesome, in-depth presentation.
Whoever does his finger nails does a great job.
Pleased to become a new member. Was one of the 1st subscribers during your 1st week.
Thank you so much! It's much appreciated. 😊
I'm from England, yet can't place your accent, sounds Midlands maybe. Another well researched presented video
Love you brother
how have I not seen this yet?
That’s amazing. What if a natural or manipulated water fall was used to carve it out? I don’t know.
Why didn't they rebuild the shade structure ?
Sandstone is easy to work which makes it degrades quickly.
Those vines and shrubs growing in the cracks of the stone will destroy it, WHY do they not work harder to actually keep these magnificent works ?
Reminds me of the Gates of Argonath in Lord of the Rings! Gives me shivers and makes my hair stand on end!
like the Rhodas Colossus must have felt as you approach
Johnny Writher - Indeed!
How I have never seen this...
Because China is weird about their ancient history.
Tim, I was thinking the same thing. I'm rather into this kind of thing and have never heard of it. I'm glad I have now.
@@Ron4885 wait until you guys know how much story about aliens in Chinese creation myths. LOL
Such a stunning piece of history!
Yes! :)
Looks like it had a different head prior, modified for sure.
Nice video.
I'd like to see more video about Asian historical sites.
Thanx Matt🖐 ♥️⛰♥️
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Do they use a giant q-tip to clean any leaves and gunk clogging the ear drainage system?
Not seeing a join button my friend and, when the link is clicked I get "Sorry, this content is unavailable for purchase." Thought you should know.
Definitely, one of the Wonders of the World. Seven is just the tip of all the Ancient Wonders.
I visited this place some 40 years ago.
My impression was , comparing to other sculptures in the world, it seems lack of artistic talent.
Huge though.
Yes it does look grotesque especially compared to other Sculpture from the same era.
Ex:
Longmen grottoes
Dunhuang largest buddha statue
Edit: it turns out they keep running out of money 🤣 usually a statue in this scale built by imperial family member
it used to be a lion ;)
Hahaha
the head has proper dimension here ;)
The statue is this big and they had that many people working on it and they still managed to mess up the proportions of the face. Just look at the eye sockets.
My question is why would the Mongols destroy the wooden structure covering the Buddha? Of all things
I thought when the Mongols conquered most they let him keep their religion.
I am guessing for the construction materials.
Maybe knowing that would expose it to the elements, or, they probably saw it as something they could destroy out of the two. A massive rock carved statue, or a wooden roof? They might have thought, if they've built a roof over it, it must be important to them, so would probably 'piss them off' if we did it. Just a general nasty attitude I guess.
C Hill doesn't sound Japanese
That buddha has more hair on its head than I do😁
Haha
We're outta money! That's it, I'm poking my eyes out.
Haha. That’s exactly what happened 😂
Are you coming to MegalithomaniaUK?
Great job on this. Being Jewish, we don't put stock in idols, but I appreciate what other godly people do.
Buddha also said don't put stock in idols :-)
@@HunterofInvisibleGame Yet his image is everywhere. I saw a buddha in an antiques shop yesterday.
@@SaykhelRachmones-um1no yes people prefer to look at pictures rather than see their own inner nature
@@HunterofInvisibleGame Idolatry is the ultimate betrayal of G_d. Man has two natures; one good and one evil. It is through a knowledge of G_d, through deliberate study, that one learns to foster the former and subdue the latter.
@@SaykhelRachmones-um1no and maybe after this realization man understands there is nothing separating him from his G_d
So sad some of Us have no money and could use some support Ourselves. But I will never do My work for money. Ever. It is for Humanity I work, and keeping My work behind paywalls and such is counterproductive. Still, if I had money I would support Your work. Best of luck! I loved this information about the statue.
Is it possible to go on it’s hands or lap?
he looks baked af
C'est avec quel matériel il on taillé sa 😮😮😮
Ah yes, looks like they're paying homage to Great King Lego The Plastic lol.
That is still smaller than Drake's statue from his music video.
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The rocks were thrown in the River and the current calmed for passing ships...
that's how the Lord (if there is one) works, the first guy would have had the thought put in his head and the unintended consequence which is a completely natural effect known only by the entity that put it there.
That is a Huge statue. I wonder what people will think if it ever goes dark again and we start over. That is not going anywhere. it will probably outlast the pyramids.
Please don't get me wrong as I watch all your videos, but a change of area is nice. Good video though.
It’s a nice change for me too, making it!
Good. Hope we see more, though if you have particular subject then it's hard to change. I always look forward to the work you do.
I feel that big after every Chinese takeaway I have!
Lol
Ancient Architects and yet you still feel strangely hungry afterward
Pinhead - What can I say!? I’m a greedy Scottish Malaysian Buddha! 😋
@@TheSonicDeviant I didn't know they had hot-and-sour haggis soup!
Jack Strubbe - Oh yes! It’s a speciality! My favourite is the deep fried panda eggs!
Intensive research has verified he's Paul Bunyan's half brother.
Aliens bro.
Looks like something out Mine Craft.
I'm still kind of hung up on 1:40
Wait.. What...? Gouging out his own eyes??...
All these wonders achieved on will power, shame we stopped using ours ;+!
233ft high...coincidence? I think not
I thought it said an Enigmatic Lesbian Giant Buddha! I was wondering how can you tell if a Buddha is that or not? I didn't know statues had preferences! I think I had a blonde or senior moment! LOL!
Got me clicking pretty quick too.
@@jaberwoky_ HA HA HA!!! What a let down!
same hahaha
Same 😎😎😎
Took almost 100 years to get that funded and built, but the Khufu pyramid got built in 20.
Obviously then the conclusion to draw is that ancient Egyptian workers were just that much better and faster.
@@PaulthePhilosopher2 We need to get a billionaire to fund a great pyramid building project to see how fast we can do it. But you know with copper tools and hemp rope and whatever sort of picks and shovels they had.
Leif Shannon - I like your NO GOD pic!
@@Pimpdaddyleif I agree. I don't think we could do it though
@@TheSonicDeviant Haha. Thank you
so no one wants to rebuild the wooden covering?
Apparently not
Ancient Architects sad. sad that it will continue to deteriorate when something can be done
I misread this as Lesbian Giant Buddha. I must have been watching too much of the BBC again.
The Face looks like it's been re-carved or Fake
Does it have blue eyes like most of the old Buddha Aryan statue's?
if pollution destroys stone statues then it must be hell on our organs, jeez, weren' the taliban blowing up ancient statues like this a few years ago in the middle east?
I used a radar to find this but, I do not believe in them- Zahi
He’s also sitting on the largest shitter in the world.
He’d finish up if people would just leave him alone.
Maybe not 3 million visitors this year tho
Maybe not. :)
But did it catch the virus?
Naughty ha ha..
A paywall?
No... it’s just optional
The legend says the sitting buddha was carved out to sit on the hand of a much older much bigger lying Buddha (or ancient structure). The rock is also full of prehistorical craved out graves, predated 'Han' Chinese civilization. Many of those graves are lost and damaged by new construction works.
where is the enigma?