The original buildings of the Hall of Boundless Treasures were destroyed long ago, leaving only the foundations of the original structure, which were built from rammed earth. The base measures 16 meters in length from north to south and 14.8 meters in width from east to west, with a remaining height of 6.8 meters. The top is flat, measuring 12.5 meters in length from north to south and 11 meters in width from east to west. The northern side originally had building foundations, measuring 16.2 meters in length from north to south and 15.2 meters in width from east to west. On the northern side, there is a staircase with 13 steps leading up to the top. Once at the summit, you can see forests in the northern plantation, as well as grasslands, crops, and farmhouses in the other three directions — a truly refreshing view.
The main hall enshrined a statue of the Buddha of Boundless Life, though the identities of the deities in the side halls are no longer verifiable. The ground structures and statues have all disappeared. Currently, only a large quantity of Ming Dynasty bricks, tiles, large flat tiles, tubular tiles, tile ends, ridge ornaments, and other construction materials remain. There are also decorative wall bricks featuring floral patterns and fragments of Ming and Qing ceramics. The northern side also contains scorched earth, likely traces of cooking stoves or heated kang beds. This suggests that the site was once a bustling place of worship, drawing many devout visitors. The architecture of the Hall of Boundless Treasures bears similarities to the nearby Great Wall and Huamachi Fort, possibly indicating a connection to military defensive structures from the Ming Dynasty. The temple was likely built during the Ming Dynasty and remained in use through the Qing Dynasty.
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