How is the layout of the Ming Tombs different from the cemeteries of previous dynasties? Very anxious....

The Ming Tombs are not only a unified whole, but each tomb is an independent unit. The specifications of the tombs are similar. Each mausoleum is built in front of a mountain. The distance between the tombs is as little as half a kilometer and as many as eight kilometers. Except for Siling, which is located in the southwest corner, the rest are arranged in a fan shape around Changling (see picture). Under the guidance of traditional Chinese Feng Shui theory, from site selection to planning and design, the Ming Tombs paid great attention to the harmonious unity of the mausoleum architecture and the natural mountains, rivers, water flows and vegetation, and pursued the perfect state of being "made in heaven and on earth" to reflect " The philosophical view of "the unity of man and nature". As an outstanding representative of ancient Chinese imperial tombs, the Ming Tombs display the rich connotation of Chinese traditional culture. This layout of building mausoleums on the mountain has also been praised by foreign experts. For example, the famous British historian Joseph Needham said: The imperial mausoleum is a major achievement in Chinese architectural form. The content of the entire pattern may be the combination of the entire architectural part with landscape art. The greatest example of. He evaluated the Ming Tombs as "the greatest masterpiece". His experience is that "from the gatehouse one can enjoy the view of the entire valley, contemplating its majestic scene on an organic plane, where all the buildings are integrated with the landscape, a kind of people's wisdom created by architects and buildings" The artist's skill is well expressed." British urban planner Edmund Bacon also spoke highly of the artistic achievements of the Ming Tombs. He believed that "the most magnificent example of 'moving' in architecture is the tomb of the Ming Dynasty emperor. He pointed out that the layout of the mausoleum complex built on the mountain "is so magnificent. The entire volume of the valley is used to commemorate the dead king." They vividly depict the architecture and natural landscape of the Ming Tomb. The organic combination of the Ming Tombs

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