Yanshou, Beijing Shi, China
明定陵 (Míng dìng líng) [Chinese]
明楼 (Míng lóu) [Chinese]
Architecture
The stele bears the inscription “Tomb of Emperor Shenzong” (神宗显皇帝之陵). Shezhong is the temple name of the Wanli Emperor.
structure overview
work type
Architecture: Ming Dingling Mausoleum
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.
Geography
local language location name
延寿 (Yánshòu), 中國 (Zhōngguó) [Chinese]
historical affiliations
UNESCO World Heritage Site
type
cultural
criteria
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designation
extension
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reference
1004ter
Image characteristics
maximum image resolution
5,452 × 5,720 pixel
46.2 × 48.4 cm (300 dpi)
capture date
image processing
merged image,
perspective control,
colour corrected
copyrights
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