China's Xixia Imperial Tombs, a group of imperial burial sites from the Xixia Dynasty (Western Xia, 1038-1227), were inscribed on the World Heritage List on Friday during UNESCO’s 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Paris, France. With this addition, the total number of World Heritage sites in China has reached 60.
Located at the foot of Helan Mountain in Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the tombs were built by the Tangut, an ethnic group that thrived in northwest China between the 11th and 13th centuries.
These mausoleums masterfully blend Tang and Song dynasty tomb architecture with distinctive Buddhist influences and unique Tangut traditions – creating a fascinating fusion that mirrors the Xixia Dynasty's crucial role as a cultural bridge between East and West.
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