Core Viewpoint - The Yungang Grottoes in Datong, Shanxi, are experiencing water seepage issues, particularly in Cave 18, due to excessive rainfall this year, leading to the decision to temporarily close the site for further investigation and management [2][3] Group 1 - The total rainfall in the Datong area has exceeded 810 millimeters this year, significantly higher than the average annual rainfall [3] - Water seepage has been observed on the face and neck of the Buddha statue in Cave 18, with ice formations occurring at the nostrils due to low temperatures [2][3] - The Yungang Research Institute has decided to implement a closure of Cave 18 starting December 8 to conduct a detailed investigation of the cracks in the cave ceiling and to address the water seepage issue [3]
降雨异常致大同云冈石窟局部渗水，官方：第18窟将实施封闭管理
Yang Shi Wang·2025-12-05 06:04