Liao, Xia, Jin, Yuan Tombs

Author: Yan Chongdong
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The imperial tombs of the Liao, Western Xia, Jin, and Yuan dynasties, due to limited historical and archaeological records, have long been subject to significant controversy regarding their locations and the layout of their mausoleums. This has made them a focal point of attention both domestically and internationally. Professor Yan Chongdong's book, The Liao, Western Xia, Jin, and Yuan Tombs, is well-researched, comprehensive, systematic, and presents its arguments in an accessible manner. Comprehensive and systematic discussions on the imperial tombs of the Liao, Western Xia, Jin, and Yuan dynasties have been relatively rare, and The Liao, Western Xia, Jin, and Yuan Tombs fills this gap. Through this work, readers can gain a relatively comprehensive understanding of the burial practices, customs, and cultural characteristics of the imperial tombs of these dynasties established by ethnic minorities.
Since ancient times, the Chinese nation has been one that continuously interacts, integrates, and develops among various ethnic groups. Through coexistence, mutual influence, and learning from one another, all ethnic groups have jointly contributed to the creation of the splendid Chinese civilization.
The author has made every effort to collect a vast amount of historical and archaeological materials and conducted thorough field investigations in regions such as Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, and Heilongjiang, thereby largely clarifying the history and current state of the Liao, Western Xia, Jin, and Yuan imperial tombs. It is indeed remarkable to present such comprehensive, integrated, and systematic discussions on the imperial tombs of ethnic minorities under the circumstances of scarce data and physical evidence. This book greatly benefits our understanding of the burial practices, customs, and cultural characteristics of the imperial tombs of ethnic minorities and their respective eras.