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China-2207<br />
Yangling Mausoleum Complex has the Tomb of Emperor Jing Di, Han Dynasty 156-141 BC, and his wife's, Empress Wang, Tomb. The Museum is the first underground Museum in China and opened to the public in 2006. The complex covers 4,942 acres and over 5,000 burial objects have been recovered. The objects are 1/10 the size of the actual objects.
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China-2207
Yangling Mausoleum Complex has the Tomb of Emperor Jing Di, Han Dynasty 156-141 BC, and his wife's, Empress Wang, Tomb. The Museum is the first underground Museum in China and opened to the public in 2006. The complex covers 4,942 acres and over 5,000 burial objects have been recovered. The objects are 1/10 the size of the actual objects.

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  • China-1900<br />
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum is the first national museum which opened in 1991 in Xian. Shaanxi Province is considered one of the birth places of Chinese culture.
  • China-1901<br />
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum is the first national museum which opened in 1991 in Xian. Shaanxi Province is considered one of the birth places of Chinese culture.
  • China-1903<br />
Shaanxi Provincial History Museum is the first national museum which opened in 1991 in Xian. Shaanxi Province is considered one of the birth places of Chinese culture.
  • China-1906<br />
As Foreigners started coming into China some of the figures reflected facial features of the foreigners with the big noses and round eyes.
  • China-2207<br />
Yangling Mausoleum Complex has the Tomb of Emperor Jing Di, Han Dynasty 156-141 BC, and his wife's, Empress Wang, Tomb. The Museum is the first underground Museum in China and opened to the public in 2006. The complex covers 4,942 acres and over 5,000 burial objects have been recovered. The objects are 1/10 the size of the actual objects.
  • China-2205<br />
Wall with the emperors of the Han Dynasty listed. You go by the wall as your going to the entrance of the underground museum.
  • China-2206<br />
Wall giving information on emperor Jing Di, whose personal name was Liu Qi, and his reign from 156-141 BC. Yangling Mausoleum museum in Xian.
  • China-2254<br />
Exit to the museum at the Yangling Mausoleum Complex.  Yangling Mausoleum museum in Xian.
  • China-2217<br />
Many of the figurines found did not have arms or clothes when they were uncovered. It is believed the arms were wood and over the centuries the clothing and arms deteriorated.  Yangling Mausoleum museum in Xian.
  • China-2220<br />
Many of the figurines found did not have arms or clothes when they were uncovered. It is believed the arms were wood and over the centuries the clothing and arms deteriorated.  Yangling Mausoleum museum in Xian.
  • China-2230<br />
Emperor's Carriage in the Museum at the Yangling Mausoleum museum.
  • China-2246<br />
What is left of a chariot wheel. The wood deteriorated over time.  Yangling Mausoleum museum in Xian.
  • China-2221<br />
Many of the figures were detailed as to the dress and various social levels in the Han Society.  Yangling Mausoleum museum in Xian.
  • China-2225<br />
Many of the figurines found did not have arms or clothes when they were uncovered. It is believed the arms were wood and over the centuries the clothing and arms deteriorated. Yangling Mausoleum museum in Xian.
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