Qing Dongling

Author: Xu Guangyuan
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The history of Chinese mausoleums spans over 2,000 years. Since "ling" (mausoleum) became the exclusive term for the graves of emperors, it has been closely tied to the imperial family. The mausoleum system includes aspects such as the layout of mausoleums, sacrificial rituals, management, and protection. The mausoleum system not only reflects the personal will of feudal emperors but also reflects the thoughts, politics, economy, military, and culture of that era. It is also an indicator of the prosperity or decline of a dynasty and the nation at that time. Mausoleums are carriers of multiple cultures. The cultural connotations and ethnic heritage of mausoleums are extremely rich, so it can be said that mausoleum culture is an important part of the Chinese nation's culture. The ancient mausoleums scattered across the country are precious cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. This book tells the development history of the world cultural heritage—Qing Dongling, its architectural art that harmonizes with nature, the magnificent imperial mausoleums, and the rich historical anecdotes and cultural connotations accumulated over the long course of history.