Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (UNESCO/NHK)
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Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (UNESCO/NHK)
Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (UNESCO/NHK)
Date:
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
Tuesday, 26 March 2013
World Heritage Properties
Description
The Ming and Qing imperial tombs are natural sites modified by human influence, carefully chosen according to the principles of geomancy (Fengshui) to house numerous buildings of traditional architectural design and decoration. They illustrate the continuity over five centuries of a world view and concept of power specific to feudal China. Source: UNESCO TV / © NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai URL: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1004/
The Ming and Qing imperial tombs are natural sites modified by human influence, carefully chosen according to the principles of geomancy (Fengshui) to house numerous buildings of traditional architectural design and decoration. They illustrate the continuity over five centuries of a world view and concept of power specific to feudal China. Source: UNESCO TV / © NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai URL: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1004/
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NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
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© NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
© NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
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Language: English en
Editor: NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
Publisher: NHK Nippon Hoso Kyokai
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