Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
is one of the biggest imperial tombs in China. It lies in the eastern suburbs of Nanjing City at the southern foot of Zhongshan (Purple) Mountain. Construction of the mausoleum began in 1381 and was completed in 1431. In 1384, Queen Ma died and was buried there. The mausoleum has two discreet sections: One is the Sacred Way area and the other is the main body of the mausoleum itself. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is renowned for its unique design, its eminent status, its amazing beauty and its magnificent scale. It's the milestone in the historical development of Chinese mausoleums. As an extension of the 'Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it is listed by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site.
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