Situated on the banks of the Huanshui River in Anyang, Henan Province, the tomb of Yuan Shikai emulates the architectural layout of Ming and Qing imperial mausoleums, particularly those of the Qing Dynasty, positioning itself between imperial mausoleums and royal tombs in terms of hierarchy. While bearing similarities in stone-carved decorations, architectural painted motifs, and ironwork on the rear gate, there are also noticeable differences, where the "old traditions" and "new regulations" naturally converge and blend.The "new regulations" observed in Yuan Shikai' s tomb likely represent the most significant public preservation of pseudo- "Hongxian" imperial system remnants and ceremonial practices. Despite these changes, the tomb still prominently embodies the characteristics of imperial mausoleums, standing as a prime example of China's ancient imperial burial system.
Tomb of Yuan ShikaiMing and Qing imperial mausoleumsburial system
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