Linggu Temple, a renowned Buddhist sanctuary in Nanjing, China, traces its origins back to the Liang Dynasty in 515. Originally located at the northeast foot of Purple Mountain, it was relocated by the Ming Dynasty's Hongwu Emperor and later rebuilt during the Qing Dynasty. Covering an expansive area of over 300,000 square meters, the temple was destroyed and reconstructed, now surrounded by a vast park. Noteworthy is the Wuliang Hall, a beamless architectural marvel constructed in 1381, renowned for its unique techniques and historical significance as a memorial hall for soldiers. Linggu Pagoda, a separate structure designed by American architect Henry K Murphy, was built between 1930 and 1932 to commemorate soldiers lost during the Northern Expedition. Standing at 60.5 meters, it features inscriptions by Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek. The temple also houses the Three Superb Tablet, a tribute to masters in painting, poetry, and calligraphy from the Tang Dynasty.
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