CAVE 6 (470-493 A.D.)

In the centre of the back chamber stands a square pillar in the shape of a two-storeyed pagoda, which reaches up to the ceiling. At each corner of its top storey is a carved little pagoda. Niches are cut on the four sides of each storey to house statues. On both side of the niches and on the lower section of the pillar, on the east , south and west walls, as well as on the two reveals of the window are 33 reliefs depicting stories of Sakyamuny's life from his birth to his enlightenment.

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