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Shanxi
Timber pagoda of the Fogong Temple, 1056, Song dynasty; at Yingxian, Shanxi province, China.
The Jin Memorial Hall (Jinci), located approximately 15 miles southwest of Taiyuan, is historically significant as Shanxiās best-known temple complex. Originally constructed in the 5th century CE, the site has served various roles throughout its long history, functioning as a monastery and as a center for several religious cults. Due to its historical and cultural value, the structure is currently under state protection.12