Shaanxi has always been a battleground for military strategists. Its geographical position is very good, surrounded by mountains, with a plain in the middle, and the traffic is very developed. It is very convenient to go to seven or eight neighboring provinces and get there within one day. With natural barriers and great plains, any emperor will regard this place as his base. After all, it can develop in the long run at home and defend and attack abroad. The earliest dynasty can be traced back to the period of the Yellow Emperor.
Therefore, Shaanxi, especially the area centered on xi 'an, has had a ruling center for thousands of years. The name of the ancient capital of the 13th Dynasty didn't come for nothing. Among the 42 imperial tombs that can be verified at present in Shaanxi Province, from the Yellow Emperor to Li Longji, spanning more than ten dynasties, most of them are gathered in Weibei area, so we will choose a few famous imperial tombs to tell you about them.
huangdi mausoleum
Huangdi Mausoleum is located in Qiao Shan, north of huangling county, Yan 'an City, Shaanxi Province, with a history of more than 5,000 years. Since the Spring and Autumn Period, kings of various dynasties have come here to hold sacrificial ceremonies. Since Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the position of the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor has been completely consolidated, and it has become one of the most important places for emperors in past dynasties. After all, this marks the beginning of the first centralized dynasty in China's history.
Mausoleum of Zhou Wenwang
Zhou Wenwang led the people to rebel and kill, and died before he saw the victory of the war. After his death, he was buried in a place called Cuijiacun in Zhouling Township, Xianyang City. This mausoleum is a father and son's tomb, and two emperors, Zhou Wenwang and Zhou Wuwang, were buried in the same place, which is relatively well preserved. As long as the ticket 15 yuan, you can go in and visit.
Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor
The mausoleum of Qin Shihuang needs no introduction at all. It is definitely the most magnificent mausoleum in Shaanxi. It is located at the northern foot of Lishan Mountain in Lintong District, Xi. Now the excavated part has been built into a museum. On the surface, it seems to be dozens of square kilometers, but in fact, the area under the ground is several miles long and several miles wide. Just dig a few burial pits and you can apply for a miracle of the world. I really don't know what secrets we will see if the whole Qin Shihuang Mausoleum is displayed in front of people.
Emperor gaozu Changling
More than a dozen emperors in the Han Dynasty were basically buried in Xi 'an and Xianyang. Take the Changling of Emperor Gaozu as an example. Located in Sanyi Village, Yaodian Town, Xianyang City. This is the mausoleum of Emperor Gaozu Liu Bang and Lv Hou. Most of the descendants behind him were buried around Xianyang with him. It is a relatively concentrated group of imperial tombs.
Wu Zetian's Dry Mausoleum
There were 18 imperial tombs in the Tang Dynasty, mainly distributed in Xianyang and Weinan. Among them, Wu Zetian and Tang Gaozong are the most famous burial tombs. Ganling is located in Liangshan, Ganxian County, Xianyang. The whole mausoleum, together with the surrounding buildings, covers an area of about 40 square kilometers. It has been stolen several times in history, but it has never been successful. It is also a well-preserved mausoleum.
Besides these famous mausoleums, there are also some mausoleums of little emperors. These mausoleums, large and small, surround Xi and witness the important position of Shaanxi Province in history. Those imperial tombs that have not been confirmed will be confirmed in the future, and the number of imperial tombs in Shaanxi will continue to grow.