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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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