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The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha situated inside the Kotoku-in Temple in Kamakura, Japan. The statue is made of bronze and dates from 1252 CE. The statue is about 13 m (43.8 ft) tall, weighing over 92 tonnes.
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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