Studies on the Tombs of Emperors and Empresses Throughout History Series - Tang Eighteen Tombs

Author: Chen Anli
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Features: The Tang Dynasty mausoleums, which follow the principle of "burying the emperor as a mountain," are the resting places of 19 Tang emperors, over 200 imperial relatives and noble families, as well as meritorious officials. They are primarily located in six counties north of the Wei River in Guanzhong, Shaanxi—Qian County, Liqiu County, Jingyang County, and others—spanning 150 kilometers from east to west. Based on Tang Chang'an as the center, they form a 102-degree fan shape, a spectacular sight that is hailed as a miracle in the history of world mausoleums. The author of this book has conducted a historic examination of the 18 imperial mausoleums and their accompanying burials, offering 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 rituals and customs related to the mausoleums and the stories of notable figures. It is to date the most comprehensive and systematic work on the history and research of Tang Dynasty mausoleums.