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The final resting place of Cao Cao, a famous Chinese general and warlord who lived during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The location of Cao Cao’s mausoleum was a mystery for many centuries until it was finally confirmed by archaeologists in 2018. Visitors can now visit the mausoleum. The tomb sits on the west facing east, and the plane is shaped like a "甲" shape. The deepest part is about 15 meters above the surface, and the large tomb covers an area of about 740 m², which is a two-room brick tomb with a ramp. The slope of the tombway is 39.5 m long and 9.8 m wide, and it is mainly composed of the front and rear chambers, 4 side chambers and the tombway. The tomb has a trapezoidal shape on the plane, 18 m east and west, 22 m wide and 19.5 m wide. A museum was opened at the site in 2023.
The Cao Cao Mausoleum, also known as the Gaoling Mausoleum of Wei and the Xigaoxue Tomb No. 2, is a tomb in Xigaoxue Village, Anyang County, Henan Province, China. It is purported to be the burial site of Cao Cao, a prominent warlord who lived in the late Eastern Han dynasty. The discovery of the tomb was reported on 27 December 2009 by the Henan Provincial Cultural Heritage Bureau. In 2013, the tomb became part of the seventh batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level in China.
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殷墟王陵遗址
Several of the tombs have been turned into museums by a building being erected over the tomb.Located in the northern part of the village of Wu Guan on the north bank of Huanhe River in Anyang City, it is opposite the temple site of the palace of Huanbei in Xiaotun Village.The ruins of the royal tomb of Yin Hui are an important part of the world cultural heritage of Yin Hui, which is composed of the ruins of the palace and the ruins of the Huanbei shopping center. There are M260 tomb disclosure and protection house works, 12 royal tomb large tomb vegetation signs, 480 memorial pits, animal memorial pits exhibition works, etc. The site of the royal tomb of Yinxu has become a large-scale historical park integrating cultural relics protection, scientific research, publicity education and tourism and leisure. The tomb site of the Yinxiang Dynasty is regarded as the "second ancient Egypt" by international experts and scholars, and it is the earliest and most complete tomb group known in China. Its discovery confirmed the historical status of the Shang Dynasty city of Yinxiu, directly promoted the study of Chinese slavery society, and became an important cornerstone for exploring the origin of Chinese civilization.
殷墟; Yīnxū
Capital of the Shang Dynasty about 1300BC. Yin Hui is a world cultural heritage, China's national key cultural relics protection unit, the national AAAAA level tourist attraction.This site contains a museum, foundations of the Shang Capital and the tomb of Fuhao, a Shang dynasty concubine and general. The Yin Ruins is the first document in Chinese history, and is the site of the late Shang Dynasty, which has been confirmed by Oracle and archaeological excavations. It is also the site of the longest, most frequent and largest ancient Chinese archaeological excavations.At this site, many oracle turtle shells where found. Questions were written on the turtle shells and heat applied caused cracks from which the answers to questions were deduced. An important source of early Chinese writing. A pit where chariots were buried. Takes a whole day especially if you know some Chinese characters (or even just few) or are interested in Chinese history. Entrance ticket includes also the free shuttle bus and entrance to the Shang Dynasty Royal Cemetery (Wangling) some 10 minutes by bus away from the main museum.
殷墟博物馆
Opened in 2024, this major archaeological museum presents the history and culture of the Shang dynasty through nearly 4,000 artifacts, including oracle bones, bronze vessels, pottery and jade objects. Its permanent and special exhibitions explain the archaeology of Yinxu, the development of oracle-bone writing and the wider influence of Shang civilization. Advance online reservation is recommended.
袁林; Yuán Lín
Tomb of the second president of the Republic of China who attempted to restore the empire with himself as the new emperor. The layout and grandeur of the tomb follows that of a Chinese emperor, reflecting Yuan's ambitions. The Chinese name is also a pun on the Chinese word for "imperial tomb" (陵 líng).
洹园
A landscaped park beside the Huan River, featuring a U-shaped lake, wooded hills, traditional-style pavilions and walking paths. The park incorporates elements inspired by Anyang's Shang-dynasty history and is popular with local residents for walking, exercise and viewing the lake.
安阳天宁寺塔
Temple with an unusually shaped pagoda. Wenfeng Tower is a very unique tower, built in the second year of Zhou Wenshun (952), so far has more than 1,000 years of history. The tower was built in Tianning Temple, hence the original name Tianning Temple Tower.