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Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum . By: Joey Borrelli 包力夫. History. The Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (Chinese: 明孝陵 ) is the tomb of the Hongwu Emperor, the founder of the Ming Dynasty

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Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

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  1. Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum By: Joey Borrelli 包力夫

  2. History • The Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum (Chinese: 明孝陵) is the tomb of the Hongwu Emperor, the founder of the Ming Dynasty • The construction of the mausoleum began during the Hongwu Emperor's life in 1381 and ended in 1405, during the reign of his son the Yongle Emperor, with a huge expenditure of resources involving 100,000 laborers. The original wall of the mausoleum was more than 22.5 kilometers(13.98 miles)

  3. History cont. • Legend says that in order to prevent robbery of the tomb, 13 identical processions of funeral troops started from 13 city gates to hide the real burying site.

  4. Geaography • Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum lies at the southern foot of Purple Mountain , located east of the historical center of Nanjing, China.

  5. Nei Hong Men (The Inner Red Gate)

  6. Ming Lou, the main building of Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

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