The Longmen Caves in China, a Buddhist pilgrimage destination composed of a complex of cave shrines, were supported by imperial patronage.

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The Longmen Caves, also known as Longmen Grottoes, received significant support from various Chinese dynasties, including the Northern Wei and Tang dynasties, which contributed to their expansion and the creation of many of the statues and carvings as acts of piety and to earn religious merit.

The Longmen Caves in China, a Buddhist Pilgrimage Destination Composed