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Usuki Stone Buddhas is a rock-cut site in Japan, Asia. Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan dates it to c. 12th to 13th century CE. Its listed material is Volcanic tuff. Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan also records: “Buddhist images.”
Over 60 Buddhas carved into soft volcanic rock.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
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| Date | 1100 CE - 1300 CE c. 12th to 13th century CE Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Buddhist images Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,200 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,100 CE - 1,300 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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