The Eastern Han Dynasty cemetery comprises a variety of key elements,including earth mounds,subterranean palaces,religious structures,stone halls,bell towers,garden precincts,temple complexes,wall fortifications,gates,and accompanying tombs.The layout can be categorized into two main categories:the early model characteristic by the Zhucang Cemetery,and the mature model.The mature model can be further delineated into adult imperial mausoleums,standard premature-death Mausoleum mode,and simplified mode.The cemetery is further subdivided into distinct functional zones,including the inner cemetery,residential gardens,administrative areas,and burial sections.Notably,elements from Western Han Dynasty imperial mausoleums,such as dual cemeteries,mausoleum temples,palace residences,garden temples,and official residences continued to influence Eastern Han Dynasty cemeteries.However,a significant architectural shift occurred due to the interment of emperors and empresses in the same tomb.
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