Buddha Palace Temple Shakya Pagoda in Shanxi

Buddha Palace Temple Shakya Pagoda in Shanxi

The Shakya Pagoda of Buddha Palace Temple, recognized as the world's oldest pure wooden structure, is standing in Shuozhou, China, on March 13, 2024. The pagoda, towering at 67.31 meters with a base diameter of 30.27 meters and weighing over 7400 tons, is the only remaining ancient tall pure wooden structure of its kind. Remarkably, the entire tower is constructed without a single iron nail, relying solely on interlocking wooden components. It was certified by the Guinness World Records in 2016 as the world's tallest wooden tower. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

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    The Shakya Pagoda of Buddha Palace Temple, recognized as the world's oldest pure wooden structure, is standing in Shuozhou, China, on March 13, 2024. The pagoda, towering at 67.31 meters with a base diameter of 30.27 meters and weighing over 7400 tons, is the only remaining ancient tall pure wooden structure of its kind. Remarkably, the entire tower is constructed without a single iron nail, relying solely on interlocking wooden components. It was certified by the Guinness World Records in 2016 as the world's tallest wooden tower. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)
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      The Shakya Pagoda of Buddha Palace Temple, recognized as the world's oldest pure wooden structure, is standing in Shuozhou, China, on March 13, 2024. The pagoda, towering at 67.31 meters with a base diameter of 30.27 meters and weighing over 7400 tons, is the only remaining ancient tall pure wooden structure of its kind. Remarkably, the entire tower is constructed without a single iron nail, relying solely on interlocking wooden components. It was certified by the Guinness World Records in 2016 as the world's tallest wooden tower. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)
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        SHUOZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 13, 2024 - The Shakya Pagoda of Buddha Palace Temple, the world's oldest pure wooden structure, is seen in Shuozhou city, Shanxi Province, China, March 13, 2024. The tower is 67.31 meters high, the bottom diameter of 30.27 meters, the total weight of more than 7400 tons, is the world's only existing oldest tall pure wooden structure attic building, the whole tower in the structure without an iron nail, all rely on the wooden parts bite and stack, in 2016 the world's tallest wooden tower was certified by the Guinness World Records.
          Buddha Palace Temple Shakya Pagoda in Shanxi

          Buddha Palace Temple Shakya Pagoda in Shanxi

          SHUOZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 13, 2024 - The Shakya Pagoda of Buddha Palace Temple, the world's oldest pure wooden structure, is seen in Shuozhou city, Shanxi Province, China, March 13, 2024. The tower is 67.31 meters high, the bottom diameter of 30.27 meters, the total weight of more than 7400 tons, is the world's only existing oldest tall pure wooden structure attic building, the whole tower in the structure without an iron nail, all rely on the wooden parts bite and stack, in 2016 the world's tallest wooden tower was certified by the Guinness World Records.
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            SHUOZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 13, 2024 - The Shakya Pagoda of Buddha Palace Temple, the world's oldest pure wooden structure, is seen in Shuozhou city, Shanxi Province, China, March 13, 2024. The tower is 67.31 meters high, the bottom diameter of 30.27 meters, the total weight of more than 7400 tons, is the world's only existing oldest tall pure wooden structure attic building, the whole tower in the structure without an iron nail, all rely on the wooden parts bite and stack, in 2016 the world's tallest wooden tower was certified by the Guinness World Records.
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              SHUOZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 13, 2024 - The Shakya Pagoda of Buddha Palace Temple, the world's oldest pure wooden structure, is seen in Shuozhou city, Shanxi Province, China, March 13, 2024. The tower is 67.31 meters high, the bottom diameter of 30.27 meters, the total weight of more than 7400 tons, is the world's only existing oldest tall pure wooden structure attic building, the whole tower in the structure without an iron nail, all rely on the wooden parts bite and stack, in 2016 the world's tallest wooden tower was certified by the Guinness World Records.
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                SHUOZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 13, 2024 - The Shakya Pagoda of Buddha Palace Temple, the world's oldest pure wooden structure, is seen in Shuozhou city, Shanxi Province, China, March 13, 2024. The tower is 67.31 meters high, the bottom diameter of 30.27 meters, the total weight of more than 7400 tons, is the world's only existing oldest tall pure wooden structure attic building, the whole tower in the structure without an iron nail, all rely on the wooden parts bite and stack, in 2016 the world's tallest wooden tower was certified by the Guinness World Records.
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                  SHUOZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 13, 2024 - The Shakya Pagoda of Buddha Palace Temple, the world's oldest pure wooden structure, is seen in Shuozhou city, Shanxi Province, China, March 13, 2024. The tower is 67.31 meters high, the bottom diameter of 30.27 meters, the total weight of more than 7400 tons, is the world's only existing oldest tall pure wooden structure attic building, the whole tower in the structure without an iron nail, all rely on the wooden parts bite and stack, in 2016 the world's tallest wooden tower was certified by the Guinness World Records.
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                    Buddha Palace Temple Shakya Pagoda in Shanxi

                    SHUOZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 13, 2024 - The Shakya Pagoda of Buddha Palace Temple, the world's oldest pure wooden structure, is seen in Shuozhou city, Shanxi Province, China, March 13, 2024. The tower is 67.31 meters high, the bottom diameter of 30.27 meters, the total weight of more than 7400 tons, is the world's only existing oldest tall pure wooden structure attic building, the whole tower in the structure without an iron nail, all rely on the wooden parts bite and stack, in 2016 the world's tallest wooden tower was certified by the Guinness World Records.
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                      SHUOZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 13, 2024 - The Shakya Pagoda of Buddha Palace Temple, the world's oldest pure wooden structure, is seen in Shuozhou city, Shanxi Province, China, March 13, 2024. The tower is 67.31 meters high, the bottom diameter of 30.27 meters, the total weight of more than 7400 tons, is the world's only existing oldest tall pure wooden structure attic building, the whole tower in the structure without an iron nail, all rely on the wooden parts bite and stack, in 2016 the world's tallest wooden tower was certified by the Guinness World Records.