Xian Qian Mausoleum Photo Gallery
Qian Mausoleum is one of many burial grounds for the Tang dynasty emperors. It's a huge site, perched on top of a hill overlooking the surrounding plain.
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Princess Yongtai's tomb is located just off the main mausoleum. The original wall paintings have been removed and put on display at the Shaanxi Provincial Museum in Xian for a hefty price of 300 yuan. What lies in the tomb today are replicas.
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Various treasures were found from the unearthed tombs in this area.
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The main part of the mausoleum consists of this grand boulevard entrance, lined with animal and human statues on both sides.
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This blank tablet was believed to have been reserved to commemorate Empress Wu Zetian's achievements. There are inscriptions on it today, but they were made by subsequent visitors.
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Gaozong's tomb is in the hills further beyond.
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These statues depict emissaries from abroad that came to the emperor's funeral.
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