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Magnificent Mausoleums From Around the World
Emperor Nintoku Tomb: Japan
This splendid tomb is the largest in the world by area. The Great Pyramid of Khufu in Egypt is the largest by volume.This tomb is the burial site of Emperor Nintoku, the 16th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order ofsuccession. Daisen-Kofun (the biggest tomb in Japan) in Sakai, Osaka is considered to be his tomb. The Imperialtomb of Nintoku's consort, Iwa-no hime no Mikoto, is said to be located in Saki-cho, Nara City. Both kofun-type Imperialtombs are characterized by a keyhole-shaped island located within a wide, water-filled moat
Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang: China
This amazing tomb is the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor which is the biggest underground mausoleum in theworld. This mausoleum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Terracotta Army "soldier and horse funerary statues"are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China. Qin Shi Huang was buried in hismausoleum, with the Terracotta Army. The terracotta figures, dating from 210 BCE, were discovered in 1974 by severallocal farmers. The figures vary in height (183-195cm - 6ft-6ft 5in), according to their role, the tallest being the Generals.The figures include warriors, chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. Current estimates are thatin the three pits containing the Terracotta Army there were over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in the pits.Mazar-e-Quaid: Pakistan
This is certainly a beautiful resting place, Mazar-e-Quaid or the National Mausoleum refers to the tomb of the founderof Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It is an iconic symbol of Karachi throughout the world. The mausoleum wascompleted in the 1960s. It is situated at the heart of the city. The mausoleum is made of white marble with curvedMoorish arches and copper grills rest on an elevated 54 meter sq platform. The cool inner sanctum reflects thegreen of a four-tiered crystal chandelier gifted by the people of China. Around the mausoleum there is a park fittedwith strong beamed spot-lights which at night project light on the white mausoleum. The location is usually calmand tranquil which is significant considering that it is in the heart of one of the largest global megalopolises. Theglowing tomb can be seen for miles at night. Liaqat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Jinnah's sister,are also buried besides Jinnah.Newgrange:
Ireland
Another distinct tomb is the Newgrange located in Ireland. It is one of the passage tombs of the Bru na Boinnecomplex in Country Meath, one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world and the most famous of all Irishprehistoric sites. Newgrange was built in such a way that at dawn on the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice,a narrow beam of sunlight for a very short time illuminates the floor of the chamber at the end of the long passageway.
This tomb of splendid beauty is called the Tomb of Jahangir. It is the mausoleum built for the Mughal Emperor Jahangir
who ruled from 1605 to 1627. The mausoleum is located in Lahore, Pakistan. His son Shah Jahan built the mausoleum
10 years after his father's death. It is sited in an attractive walled garden. It has four 30 meter high minarets. The interior
is embellished with frescoes and pietra dura inlay and colored marble. The mausoleum features prominently on the
Pakistan Rupees 1,000 denomination bank note. The corridor around the mausoleum is adorned with a most elegant
mosaic, representing flowers and Quranic verses.
This splendid tomb is the largest in the world by area. The Great Pyramid of Khufu in Egypt is the largest by volume.This tomb is the burial site of Emperor Nintoku, the 16th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order ofsuccession. Daisen-Kofun (the biggest tomb in Japan) in Sakai, Osaka is considered to be his tomb. The Imperialtomb of Nintoku's consort, Iwa-no hime no Mikoto, is said to be located in Saki-cho, Nara City. Both kofun-type Imperialtombs are characterized by a keyhole-shaped island located within a wide, water-filled moat
Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang: China
This amazing tomb is the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor which is the biggest underground mausoleum in theworld. This mausoleum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Terracotta Army "soldier and horse funerary statues"are the Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of China. Qin Shi Huang was buried in hismausoleum, with the Terracotta Army. The terracotta figures, dating from 210 BCE, were discovered in 1974 by severallocal farmers. The figures vary in height (183-195cm - 6ft-6ft 5in), according to their role, the tallest being the Generals.The figures include warriors, chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. Current estimates are thatin the three pits containing the Terracotta Army there were over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150cavalry horses, the majority of which are still buried in the pits.Mazar-e-Quaid: PakistanThis is certainly a beautiful resting place, Mazar-e-Quaid or the National Mausoleum refers to the tomb of the founderof Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It is an iconic symbol of Karachi throughout the world. The mausoleum wascompleted in the 1960s. It is situated at the heart of the city. The mausoleum is made of white marble with curvedMoorish arches and copper grills rest on an elevated 54 meter sq platform. The cool inner sanctum reflects thegreen of a four-tiered crystal chandelier gifted by the people of China. Around the mausoleum there is a park fittedwith strong beamed spot-lights which at night project light on the white mausoleum. The location is usually calmand tranquil which is significant considering that it is in the heart of one of the largest global megalopolises. Theglowing tomb can be seen for miles at night. Liaqat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, and Jinnah's sister,are also buried besides Jinnah.Newgrange: Ireland
Another distinct tomb is the Newgrange located in Ireland. It is one of the passage tombs of the Bru na Boinnecomplex in Country Meath, one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world and the most famous of all Irishprehistoric sites. Newgrange was built in such a way that at dawn on the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice,a narrow beam of sunlight for a very short time illuminates the floor of the chamber at the end of the long passageway.This tomb of splendid beauty is called the Tomb of Jahangir. It is the mausoleum built for the Mughal Emperor Jahangir
who ruled from 1605 to 1627. The mausoleum is located in Lahore, Pakistan. His son Shah Jahan built the mausoleum
10 years after his father's death. It is sited in an attractive walled garden. It has four 30 meter high minarets. The interior
is embellished with frescoes and pietra dura inlay and colored marble. The mausoleum features prominently on the
Pakistan Rupees 1,000 denomination bank note. The corridor around the mausoleum is adorned with a most elegant
mosaic, representing flowers and Quranic verses.
