🗿 Xiao Mausoleum

People's Republic of China · Asia · 32.06°N, 118.83°E

The Ming Xiaoling is the mausoleum of the Hongwu Emperor, the founder of the Ming dynasty. It lies at the southern foot of Purple Mountain, located east of the historical centre of Nanjing. The legend says that in order to prevent robbery of the tomb, 13 identical processions of funeral troops started from 13 city gates to obscure the real burying site.

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Country	People's Republic of China
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	32.06°N, 118.83°E · view on map

Xiao Mausoleum is located in People's Republic of China, in Asia.

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