Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor

Local name黄帝陵
LocationYan'an, China

The Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor is the alleged burial site of the legendary Yellow Emperor of China. It is located in Huangling County, Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province, China. According to legend, the Yellow Emperor attained immortality and rose to Heaven, leaving behind only his clothing and cap to be entombed.

The mausoleum is located on Qiao Mountain, north of Yan'an proper. In 1961, the Chinese State Council proclaimed it as the first National State-Protected Great Cultural Site, with the identifier "Ancient Tomb #1" and the moniker "The First Tomb Under Heaven". The mausoleum was anciently called "Qiao Tomb", and was an important location where generations of emperors and famous people made offerings to the Yellow Emperor.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mausoleum_of_the_Yellow_Emperor

Address China

Coordinates 35°35'6.345" N 109°16'10.802" E

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