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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 Kingdom (1038-1227) was once a mighty kingdom, whose capital, Yinchuan, was sheltered by the Helan Mountain imperial forest. Its imperial tombs reflect the cultural and military glories of its past. The Western Xia Imperial Tombs are located on the eastern side of Helan Mountain, 25 kilometers west of Yinchuan, the capital of ...
Western Xia Imperial Tombs are the royal mausoleums of the emperors in the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227). Located at the eastern slope of the Helan Mountains, western suburb about 35km away from Yinchuan City in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the Tombs are the best-preserved historic cultural heritage representing the Tangut civilization at the largest scale and in the highest rank.
Apr 6, 2018 · The Ruins of Western Xia’s Imperial Tombs. About 30 kilometers to the west of the modern city of Yinchuan, lies the enormous burial complex of the Western Xia dynasty. Spread over 40 square kilometers on the eastern slope of the Helan mountain range, these tombs are proudly called "the Pyramids of China” by the locals.
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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. ... It was the earth covering of the tomb ...
