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Stone carvings in front of the Shizhong Temple Mountain Tomb

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The stone carvings in front of the Shizhong Temple Mountain Tomb are located in Nancun Village, Dongwu Town. Two rows of stone statues remain, including a pair of civil officials, each 2.45 meters tall and 0.85 meters wide at the shoulders, wearing official caps and flowing wide-sleeved robes, holding ceremonial tablets; and a pair of warriors in full armor, holding swords in front of their chests with both hands. There are also stone horses, stone tigers, and other carvings. This group of stone sculptures features...

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The stone carvings in front of the Shizhong Temple Mountain Tomb are a cultural heritage site protected at the district level in Yinzhou District.

The stone carvings in front of the Shizhong Temple Mountain Tomb are located in Nancun Village, Dongwu Town. Two rows of stone statues remain, including a pair of civil officials, each 2.45 meters tall and 0.85 meters wide at the shoulders, wearing official caps and flowing wide-sleeved robes, holding ceremonial tablets; and a pair of warriors in full armor, holding swords in front of their chests with both hands. There are also stone horses, stone tigers, and other carvings. This group of stone sculptures features realistic imagery and vivid expressions, demonstrating a high level of artistic craftsmanship.

Designated as part of the eighth batch of district-level cultural heritage protection units in Yinzhou in September 2007.