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The Luoyang Ancient Tombs museum is located on Mangshan Hill, the north of Luoyang City. Its floor area is 8,200 square meters. It has collected and restored 25 typical tombs from the Western Han Dynasty to the Northern Song Dynasty. Therefore, it is the only ancient tomb museum in China. In China's long history, thirteen dynasties had their capital established in Luoyang. Many imperial tombs were built in the city, especially near the Mang Hill. Tombs excavated here proved to be the imperial burial sites of Eastern Han emperors and the emperors of the Western Jin and Northern Wei dynasties. In 1984, the government set up a museum at the site which was opened to public in 1987.
Covering 8.6 hectares, the museum has two parts: the underground and above ground parts. The above ground part contains a Han-style gate, some halls. Tomb models from the Stone Age to the Han Dynasty restored funerary objects and funeral rituals are displayed in the eastern hall.
The underground section is a tomb group site which is about 7 meters underground. There are North and South Song Dynasties Hall, Wei and Jin Dynasties Hall, Tang and Song Dynasties Hall and a hall for refined items excavated from the tombs. Many of the vividly painted murals, valuable relics and a number of pottery figures are on display here. Visitors can also find the models of ancient tombs. 22 ancient tombs restored to their original styles are displayed here.
Bus Routes: No. 83
Entrance Fee: 20 yuan
Recommended Time for a Visit: one-two hours
Opening Time: 8:30 am-5:00pm
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