Ming Xiaoling

明孝陵

mausoleum in Nanjing

#3 in Nanjing / #196 in China

by Zhangzhugang

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Ming Xiaoling is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Nanjing, China. It is the mausoleum of Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, who ruled from 1368 to 1398. The mausoleum complex is renowned for its grandeur and historical significance, featuring a sacred path lined with stone statues of guardian animals and officials, symbolizing the emperor's journey to the afterlife.

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