|
 Maoling
was the magnificent tomb
of Han Emperor Wu Di
(156--87 B.C.) in
Xingping County west of
Xi’an. The south gate
has been destroyed, but
the front gate is dimly
visible. The tomb of the
famous general Huo
Qubing (140—117 B.C.) is
also found at Maoling.
The valiant general had
repulsed many incursions
by the Xiongnus and
became an illustrious
war hero during the Han
Dynasty. Emperor Wu Di
was so grieved over
Huo’s death that he
ordered a tomb built for
the general near his
own. Maoling Museum was
built on his spot in
1978; burial objects and
other relics of the Han
Dynasty are on display
here. The massive stone
carvings that stand in
front of the tomb of Huo
Qubing are among the
finest examples of
Chinese art. |
