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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 ...
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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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 ...
Aug 13, 2019 · The Western Xia Imperial Tombs are located on the eastern side of Helan Mountain, 25 kilometers west of Yinchuan, the capital of Ningxua Hui autonomous region. Since June 1972, nine imperial tombs and 253 small tombs have been excavated. They are as grand as the Ming Tombs in Beijing. Covering more than 50 square kilometers, the site is unique ...
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.
Imperial tombs of the Western Xia . 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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Western Xia Imperial Tombs are the royal mausoleums of Xixia Dynasty (1038-1227). It is located at the eastern slope of the Helan Mountains, western suburb about 35km away from Yinchuan City in Ningxia Autonomous Region.
