The Imperial Mausoleum of Tian Qi is distributed along the east side
of the Dingzu and Niushan mountains, 7.5 kilometers south of the ancient capital city of
the Qi kingdom, Linzi, in Zibo City, Shandong
Province.
The mausoleum consists of the tombs of the
six Qi kings from the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476BC). The majestic tombs
stretch from east to west, with a score of small tombs nearby. Collectively, the
tombs are known as the Qiling Tomb, the most famous ones being Erwang (two
kings) Tomb and Siwang (four kings) Tomb.
Situated at the eastern foot of Dingzu Mountain, according to legend, the
Erwang Tomb belongs to Huangong and Jinggong of the Qi Kingdom. Huangong, who
served from 685-643BC, instigated reforms and turned the Qi Kingdom into the top
kingdoms during the Spring and Autumn Period. Between 547-490BC, Jinggong made
remarkable achievements in politics. The two tombs, which are 20 meters high and
120 meters in circumference, face each other in the east and west.
Located south of Zihe Village, the Siwang Tomb belongs to King Wei, King
Xuan, King Min and King Xiang, according to legend. Under the regime of King Wei
(365-320BC), the Qi Kingdom was one of the Top Seven Kingdoms of the Warring
States Period (475-221BC).