Western Xia Imperial Tombs, Imperial necropolis in Yinchuan, China
The Western Xia Imperial Tombs span 40 square kilometers along the eastern base of Helan Mountains, containing eight imperial mausoleums and 70 additional tombs.
The burial complex served as the final resting place for emperors of the Western Xia dynasty, which controlled parts of northwestern China from 1038 to 1227.
Each mausoleum incorporates architectural elements from Tang and Song dynasties, featuring spiritual terraces that resemble Buddhist pagodas with distinct geometric patterns.
The archaeological site opens daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, requiring 2 to 4 hours for a complete visit of the excavated structures and artifacts.
The tombs maintain a dual construction pattern with above-ground gardens and underground palaces, each occupying more than 100,000 square meters within inner and outer walls.
Location: Yinchuan
Inception: 11 century
GPS coordinates: 38.43588,105.98641
Latest update: May 19, 2025 00:32
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