Emperors Yan and Huang
The sculpture of Emperors Yan and Huang is a monument in China that was carved from a mountain on the Yellow River. The overall monument height is 106 metres (348 ft); a 55-meter base platform with 51-meter busts on top. They depict the two mythical emperors Yan Di and Huang Di. The construction lasted 20 years and was completed in 2007,[1] at a cost of US$22.5 million.[2] They are located in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province, People's Republic of China. The statues commemorate politics and the economy.[3]
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| Location | Yan Huang Plaza, Zhengzhou, Henan, China |
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| Type | statue |
| Height | 106 metres (348 ft) |
| Completion date | 2007 |
| Dedicated to | Yan Emperor and Yellow Emperor |
References
- http://opentravel.com/blogs/12-highest-statues-in-the-world/ 12 Highest Statues in the World
- "Yan Huang Plaza". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- http://english.sina.com/life/p/1/2006/1013/91715.html 106-Meter High Statue of Emperors Yan and Huang Built
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