The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India, are a series of rock-cut Buddhist monasteries and prayer halls carved into a horseshoe-shaped cliff over 2,000 years ago, dating from roughly the 2nd century BCE to the 6th century CE, and are renowned for their exquisite murals, sculptures, and chaitya halls that chart the evolution of Buddhist art across centuries... #fblifestyle | We Love Ancient Aliens

22K views · 614 reactions | Buddhist art abounds in the Maiji Mountain Grottoes in Tianshui, northwest China's Gansu, one of China's four most famous grottoes dating back over 1,600 years. The caves and recesses contain around 10,000 sculptures and murals. Most were built on the side of the cliff, making this UNESCO World #Heritage site a hit with tourists. #Travel #FunChina | China Plus Culture | Facebook