pagoda crypts

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Scope note
Appearing commonly in China beginning in the eighth century CE, pagoda crypts are used to enshrine relics. Frequently composed of a collection of separate chambers, the crypts sometimes contain murals which thematically complement their contents.
pagoda crypts
Accepted term: 16-Feb-2026