Yanshou, Beijing Shi, China
明定陵 (Míng dìng líng) [Chinese]
祾恩殿遗址 (Língēn diàn yízhǐ) [Chinese]
Architecture
The Dingling Mausoleum is situated in the southern foot of Tianshou Mountain. The Wanli Emperor (1563–1620), also known by his personal name Zhu Yijun, is buried here, along with his two empresses, Xiaoduan and Xiaojing. Its underground palace, which lies 27 meters below ground, was unearthed between 1956 and 1957. It remains the only excavated one of the Thirteen Imperial Tombs of the Ming Dynasty.
structure overview
architectural element(s)
material
technique
Architecture: Ming Dingling Mausoleum
built
1584-1590
culture
style/period
work type
Specifications
Specifications: Ming Dingling Mausoleum
area
180,000 m²
Geography
local language location name
延寿 (Yánshòu), 中國 (Zhōngguó) [Chinese]
historical affiliations
UNESCO World Heritage Site
type
cultural
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designation
extension
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reference
1004ter
Image characteristics
maximum image resolution
5,472 × 3,648 pixel
46.3 × 30.9 cm (300 dpi)
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image processing
colour corrected
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