The sculpture of Emperors Yan and Huang is a monument in China that was carved from a mountain on the Yellow River. The overall monument height is 106 metres (348 ft); a 55-meter base platform with 51-meter busts on top. They depict the two mythical emperors Yan Di and Huang Di. The construction lasted 20 years and was completed in 2007,[1] at a cost of US$22.5 million.[2] They are located in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province, People's Republic of China. The statues commemorate politics and the economy.[3]
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Coordinates | 34.9514°N 113.5110°E / 34.9514; 113.5110 |
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Location | Yan Huang Plaza, Zhengzhou, Henan, China |
Type | statue |
Height | 106 metres (348 ft) |
Completion date | 2007 |
Dedicated to | Yan Emperor and Yellow Emperor |
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