According to the orthophoto generated by three-dimensional reconstruction of the tombs,the analysis of the architectural components of the chambers of the Liao tombs in Xuanhua in dimension and visual perception would be carried out,whether the inner space of tombs was the eternal residence of the owner could be investigated.By considering the chamber of a tomb as an integral space,it should be regarded as a symbolic,ideal space which its builders could distinguish the ideal and the reality.Therefore,the heaven symbols were just the expression of good wishes,the living still considered the chambers of tombs as the permanent residence of the dead.
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