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Year Taken |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
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Gold striding dragons. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03623.jpg) |
Guilded silver pot with flowers and parrot handle holder, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61937.jpg) |
Gold bowl with lotus petal and duck. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61938.jpg) |
Deity made from three coloured pottery. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61939.jpg) |
White porcelain pot with lid. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03602.jpg) |
Celadon dish from the Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61940.jpg) |
Bronze mirror with musician playing sheng (stringed instrument) from the Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03601.jpg) |
Bronze mirror with lucky animals, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61941.jpg) |
Bronze mirror with double phoenix. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61942.jpg) |
Tri-coloured female figure putting on makeup. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03620.jpg) |
Green glazed incense holder, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03610.jpg) |
Mirror lacquered and inlaid with four phoenixes holding ribbons in their mouths (Tang Dynasty). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03611.jpg) |
Painted female pottery dancer, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03605.jpg) |
Painted and glazed dancers and musicians c 664, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61943.jpg) |
Green glazed horse rider with an eagle. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61944.jpg) |
Female sheng player. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03622.jpg) |
Painted pottery hunter on horseback with leopard, 701, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03612.jpg) |
Painted musicians on horseback from the Tang Dynasty (618 to 907). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61945.jpg) |
Painted and gold figure of a deity. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03603.jpg) |
Zodiac animals, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61946.jpg) |
One of a pair of tomb guardians. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61947.jpg) |
One of a pair of tomb guardians. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03625.jpg) |
Tri coloured female figurine, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61948.jpg) |
Tri-coloured powder box. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03619.jpg) |
Gold hair ornaments, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61949.jpg) |
Set of jade belt plaques. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03617.jpg) |
Yellow glazed warriors, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61950.jpg) |
Camel carrying musicians. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03600.jpg) |
Agate cup with animal head excavated from near Xian, Tang Dynasty (618 to 907). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03615.jpg) |
Celadon kettle that fills from the bottom, 10th Century. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03624.jpg) |
Painted honour guards, Tang Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61951.jpg) |
Painted horse and chariot from Yuan Dynasty. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03613.jpg) |
White glazed porcelain pillow from the Jin Dynasty, 12th century. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61952.jpg) |
Celadon jug with phoenix head. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61953.jpg) |
Green glazed container. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61954.jpg) |
Bowl mould with crysanthemums. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03614.jpg) |
Celadon jug with flower, Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61955.jpg) |
Celadon lion lamp (Jin). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03599.jpg) |
Celadon incense holder with tripod, Jin period (265 to 420). |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Shaanxi Museum |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61956.jpg) |
Celadon bowl with floral rim. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Food Centre |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03572.jpg) |
At the food centre in a modern mall. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Food Centre |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61782.jpg) |
The food centre is on the top floor of a large store. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Food Centre |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61783.jpg) |
A large selection of food. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Food Centre |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61784.jpg) |
Food hygene. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61785.jpg) |
The new city is modern. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61786.jpg) |
Three men. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61787.jpg) |
Restaurant. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61788.jpg) |
Local transport. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Busy street corner. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Two women and two girls in a fast food restaurant. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
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Xian |
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Old couple eating by the street side. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61957.jpg) |
The region around Xian is dotted with royal tombs, many unexcavated. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03657.jpg) |
Farms and houses are scattered among the tombs. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61959.jpg) |
The entrance to the tomb of Yi De, a Tang prince. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61960.jpg) |
Statue of of Yi De who died at age 19 in 701. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61961.jpg) |
Stone steps lead to the garden and the tomb. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61962.jpg) |
The entrance to the garden. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03645.jpg) |
The underground tomb is reached via a long tunnel. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03646.jpg) |
Wall painting of soldiers and cavalry in the tomb. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03647.jpg) |
Wall painting of an army. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03648.jpg) |
Man with an eagle. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61963.jpg) |
Bearded men. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61964.jpg) |
Women catching butterflies. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61965.jpg) |
View of the tunnel. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61966.jpg) |
Man with a feline on a lead. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03649.jpg) |
Wall painting of buildings. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel02417.jpg) |
Painting of women. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61967.jpg) |
Detail of a woman. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61968.jpg) |
A group of women. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61969.jpg) |
Men with mustaches. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61970.jpg) |
Detail of a face. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61971.jpg) |
Two men and a horse. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61972.jpg) |
Man with a leopard. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61973.jpg) |
Men bearing gifts. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61974.jpg) |
Men with turbans. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61975.jpg) |
The tomb chamber has a collection of small terracotta horsemen. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03651.jpg) |
One of the many carved stele at the tomb. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61976.jpg) |
Female figure on a black stele. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61977.jpg) |
Decorated bell. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03650.jpg) |
Chinese characters on a large bell. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61978.jpg) |
Stone figures at the site museum. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61979.jpg) |
Terracotta cavalry models. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61980.jpg) |
Glazed terracotta figures. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yi De |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61981.jpg) |
Visitors having lunch. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yong Tai |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel07140.jpg) |
The tomb of Princess Yong Tai (died 701). The region around Xian has many imperial tombs from several dynasties. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yong Tai |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel02418.jpg) |
The carved sarcophagos of Princess Yong Tai. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yong Tai |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61982.jpg) |
Small sized terracotta figures in the tomb chamber. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Tomb of Yong Tai |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel07141.jpg) |
One of the Han Dynasty figures of Xian Yang at the site museum. |
1988 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61983.jpg) |
The entrance to the gardens and tomb at Mao Ling. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61984.jpg) |
Visitors. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61985.jpg) |
The gardens and tomb complex contains the tomb of Emperor Wudi who died in 87 BCE. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03652.jpg) |
The pool in the centre of the garden. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03653.jpg) |
Stone carvings at the pool. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61986.jpg) |
Stone dragon. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03654.jpg) |
The gardens at Mao Ling are beautifully manicured. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61987.jpg) |
The gardens are well kept and attractive. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61988.jpg) |
Rock formations in a pool. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61989.jpg) |
Fish in the pool. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel61990.jpg) |
The buildings in the complex are picturesque. |
2009 |
China |
Shaanxi |
Imperial Tombs |
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Mao Ling |
![](images/travel/thumbs/t_travel03655.jpg) |
Part of the extensive gardens. |
2009 |