Tang Eighteen Tombs

Author: Chen Anli
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Publish Date: 2001-05-01
Features: The Tang Dynasty mausoleums, which follow the principle of "burying the emperor in the mountains," are home to 19 Tang emperors, over 200 imperial relatives and noble families, as well as meritorious officials. They are primarily located in six counties—Qian County, Liqiu County, Jingyang County, and others—north of the Wei River in Guanzhong, Shaanxi. Stretching 150 kilometers from east to west, they form a 102-degree fan-shaped layout based on the Tang capital of Chang'an, creating a spectacular sight and earning the title of a miracle in the history of world mausoleums. The author of this book has conducted a historically significant 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 mausoleum system and the biographies of notable figures. To date, it is the most comprehensive and systematic study on the history and research of Tang Dynasty mausoleums.