Tang Eighteen Mausoleums - A Series of Studies on the Tombs of Emperors and Empresses Throughout Dynasties

Author: Chen Anli
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: The author historically examines the tombs of 18 emperors and their accompanying burials from the Tang Dynasty, conducting specialized research and summaries on the formation process of the mausoleum system, the selection and definition of mausoleum locations and names, as well as the ritual and custom systems and personal anecdotes related to the mausoleum system. It is the most comprehensive and systematic work to date on the historical research of Tang Dynasty mausoleums.
The Tang Dynasty's "mountain-as-mausoleum" burials interred 19 emperors and over 200 imperial relatives and meritorious officials. Primarily located in six counties north of the Wei River in Guanzhong, Shaanxi—Qian County, Liqiu County, Jingyang County, etc.—spanning 150 kilometers from east to west, they form a 102-degree fan-shaped pattern centered around Tang Chang'an, creating a spectacular and awe-inspiring sight, ranking as a marvel in the history of world mausoleums.
The author historically examines the tombs of 18 emperors and their accompanying burials from the Tang Dynasty, conducting specialized research and summaries on the formation process of the mausoleum system, the selection and definition of mausoleum locations and names, as well as the ritual and custom systems and personal anecdotes related to the mausoleum system. It is the most comprehensive and systematic work to date on the historical research of Tang Dynasty mausoleums.