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8. Historical Mausoleums
editAncient Chinese mausoleums have unique characteristics compared to other cultures. Ancient Chinese thought that the soul remains even after death, (immortal soul) regarded funeral practices as important tradition. From their long history, the construction of mausoleums has developed over time, creating monumental and massive ancient emperor’s tomb.
8.1 China
edit8.11 Tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang
editThe first emperor of the Qin dynasty, Qin Shihuang’s mausoleum is located in the Lintong District of Xi’an, Shaanxi Province. Qin Shihuang is the first emperor who united China for the first time. It is registered as World Heritage site in 1987.
Archeologists have found more than 8,000 life-sized figures resembling an army surrounding the emperor’s tomb. The emperor or high government officials were buried in a tomb that resembles their lives before death. Their daily objects, musical instruments, silverwares, and even their wives were buried together. The terracotta army is regarded as one of the World’s Eight Miracle. The terracotta army is placed for protecting the tomb.