Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum
The tomb of the Hongwu Emperor, founder of the Ming dynasty, at the foot of Purple Mountain in Nanjing.
Nanjing connection: One of Nanjing's most significant historical landmarks, from the era when the city was the Ming capital.
Key facts
- Ming Xiaoling is the mausoleum of the Hongwu Emperor (Zhu Yuanzhang), founder of the Ming dynasty.
- It lies at the southern foot of Purple Mountain (Zijin Shan) in eastern Nanjing.
- It is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
- Its 'sacred way' (shendao), lined with stone animals and officials, is a well-known approach path.
Why this matters to Nanjing
Ming Xiaoling anchors Nanjing’s identity as the first Ming capital. It is the resting place of the dynasty’s founder and among the city’s most visited historical sites.
Nanjing connection
Built while Nanjing was the imperial capital; the mausoleum, Purple Mountain, and the city wall form the historical heart of the city’s landscape.
Related pages
See Nanjing and Zheng He, whose voyages launched from the same Ming-era Nanjing.
Editorial notes
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Sources
- Wikipedia: Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum — wikipedia, license: cc-by-sa · original
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