The Pyramids of China - Western Xia Tombs
Fortunately, building materials, broken stone tablets, towers,
glazed tiles, walls and steles with Western Xia or Han characters still remain,
providing visitors with interesting information on the civilization.
Many treasures, art and sculptures were unearthed from Li Yuanhao's mausoleum
and put on display at the Western Xia Museum located near the entrance of Li's
tomb. Other cultural artifacts and relics related to the ancient Western Xia
were also collected from across China and exhibited here.
Thirty years after the first discovery, experts have further researched and
explored the tomb. In April 2000, the discovery was listed in the "100 Major
Archeological Finds of the 20th Century" due to its extraordinary scientific
value and significance to Chinese archeology.
In 1999, the State
Council transferred 10 million yuan to clean up, explore and strengthen the
site. Currently, another restoration plan has been initiated with an investment
of 30 million yuan (US$3.8 million). The reconstruction work is scheduled for
completion in two to three years.
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