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1. www.chinadiscovery.com › ningxia › yinchuanWestern Xia Imperial Tombs - Chinese Pyramid - China Discovery

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   Western Xia Imperial Tombs, also called Xixia Imperial Tombs, are a group of tombs of ancient emperors. It is known as Mysterious Miracle and Pyramid in East. Because of its largest scale, well-preserved relics and majestic tombs structure, it is listed in China Cultural Heritage sites. Several museums equipped in the scenic area help travelers ...

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3. www.travelchinaguide.com › western_xiaWestern Xia Imperial Tombs, Xixia Wangling, Yinchuan, Ningxia

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   The Western Xia Imperial Tombs are 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) west of Yinchuan on east side of Helan Mountain. Since June 1972, nine imperial tombs and 253 lesser tombs have been unearthed, which are as grand as Ming Tombs in Beijing. With a total area of more than 50 square kilometers (19.3 square miles), it is unique among royal burials.

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4. www.atlasobscura.com › places › piramids-of-yinchuanWest Xia Imperial Tombs – Yinchuan, China - Atlas Obscura

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   Sep 8, 2011 · In the entire tomb area, there are 9 massive mausoleums, along with 250 lesser tombs. The mausoleums hold the remains of the imperial leaders of the Western Xia Dynasty. Beginning in 1038, the Xia ...

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6. www.china.org.cn › english › featuresImperial Tombs of Western Xia (1038-1227) - China.org.cn

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   Like other imperial tombs, Western Xia mausoleums were composed of two architectural units, the mausoleum gardens above ground and underground palaces. ... The tomb chamber was formed by digging ...

7. www.china.org.cn › features › atamImperial Tombs of Western Xia (1038-1227) -- china.org.cn

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   Imperial tombs of the Western Xia ... The tomb chamber was formed by digging out the yellow earth and using flat, earthen walls, not brick or stone. Only the front wall is built with adobe and ...

8. www.lonelyplanet.com › china › helan-shanWestern Xia Tombs | Attractions - Lonely Planet

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   Western Xia Tombs. Like giant beehives scattered on the arid eastern slope of the Helan mountains, the Xixia imperial tombs are Ningxia’s most celebrated sight. The earliest tombs were built a millennium ago by Li Yuanhao, founder of the kingdom. There are nine tombs, plus 250 lesser tombs, in an area of 50 sq km.

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   How are Xia imperial tombs formed?

   • East line and west line are formed from south to north with zhao on the left and mu on the right. Each imperial tomb is an individual and integrated group of architectures, sitting north and facing south in a rectangle. Western Xia Imperial Tombs show clear relics of an inner square, roads, courtyards, wells and houses.

   Western Xia Imperial Tombs, Xixia Wangling, Yinchuan, Ningxia

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   What is Western Xia imperial tombs?

   • Western Xia Imperial Tombs, also called Xixia Imperial Tombs, are a group of tombs of ancient emperors. It is known as Mysterious Miracle and Pyramid in East. Because of its largest scale, well-preserved relics and majestic tombs structure, it is listed in China Cultural Heritage sites.

   Western Xia Tombs | Xixia Mausoleum - China Discovery

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   How many imperial tombs are there in Xia?

   • Its Imperial Tombs reflect the past glories culturally and militarily. The Western Xia Imperial Tombs are 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) west of Yinchuan on east side of Helan Mountain. Since June 1972, nine imperial tombs and 253 lesser tombs have been unearthed, which are as grand as Ming Tombs in Beijing.

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   What is a Western Xia mausoleum?

   • Like other imperial tombs, Western Xia mausoleums were composed of two architectural units, the mausoleum gardens above ground and underground palaces.

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   Are there mysteries in Xia imperial tombs?

   • There are mysteries yet to be unveiled. Floods in Mt. Helan are numerous but somehow the area of the Western Xia Imperial Tombs is left untouched. Also, there are 8 or 9 stone kneeling statues unearthed with sticking teeth, glower and plump breast with unknown significance and function.

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   Which Xia tombs are free?

   • Free for children under 1.2m (3.9 feet). Free for children under 1.2m. Western Xia Imperial Tombs, about 25 kilometers from Yinchuan city, has 9 imperial and 253 lesser tombs of West Xia Kingdom (1038 – 1227) unearthed. It is unique among royal burials and its layout is patterned after the celestial bodies.

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10. en.chinaculture.org › library › 2008-01Mausoleums of Kings of Western Xia - en.chinaculture.org

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    Jun 7, 2024 · The mausoleums of the ancient kingdom of Western Xia kings are reputed to be the "Pyramids in the Orient". The kings were buried in nine mausoleums on the eastern side of the Helan Mountain. Forming a complete architectural group together with these mausoleums over an area of 40 square kilometers are also tombs of more than 70 high officials ...