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The Forest of Stone Stelae museum in Xi'an is located in what was formerly a Confucian temple. Some 3,000 inscribed stelae and stone carvings are housed at this site that has been called the "Cradle of Calligraphy."

The Forest of Stone Stelae museum in Xi'an is located in what was formerly a Confucian temple. Some 3,000 inscribed stelae and stone carvings are housed at this site that has been called the "Cradle of Calligraphy."

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