Great Tang Dynasty (Tang Yuhuagong)

Author: Huang Guangren
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: The Tang Qianling Mausoleum, hailed as the crown of all imperial mausoleums throughout history, is a microcosm of the Tang Dynasty's social, political, economic, and cultural prosperity. It serves as a model for the construction of Tang mausoleums and a benchmark for the creation of later imperial mausoleums. The vast ancient mausoleum site of Qianling, with its rigorously planned boundary walls and buildings, features exquisite large stone carvings, as well as a wealth of rare cultural relics unearthed from accompanying tombs, such as Tang Sancai ceramics, Tang tomb murals, and stone sarcophagus line drawings. These artifacts are not only numerous and highly valuable but also rich in content, serving as invaluable physical materials for studying Tang Dynasty society and history. This book provides a detailed introduction to the overall layout, architecture, numerous attractions, and cultural relics of the Qianling Mausoleum. It also includes many legends, anecdotes, and interesting stories about the tomb's occupant, blending informative, educational, and entertaining elements. With its rich illustrations, accessible language, and fluent writing style, it will help you better understand the Qianling Mausoleum and the enduring history and culture of the Tang Dynasty.