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However archaeological discoveries shed some light on the temple’s past. Excavations during the construction of a new ossuary and meeting hall in 2014 revealed some clues. They found that the site where the meeting hall stands was once a graveyard. Tombstones were buried underground. The oldest dated back to 1682. This indicates that \u6883\u6728\u5c71\u5149\u84ee\u5bfa and its followers existed during that time.
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Despite its uncertain beginnings, \u6883\u6728\u5c71\u5149\u84ee\u5bfa has persevered. It is a place where people can connect with history. It is a place to honor ancestors and deepen their faith.
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