Jacques Teller
The Sacred Way
Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty is one of the biggest imperial tombs in China. It lies in the eastern suburbs of Nanjing City at the foot of Purple Mountain. The 1800m long Sacred Way runs east-west along the site. It is lined with several pairs of stone sculptured animals guarding the tomb.
Each animal conveys an auspicious meaning. The lions, king of the animals, show the stateliness of the emperors, the camels, symbol of desert and tropical areas, indicate the vast territory of the dynasty and the elephants imply that the policies of the dynasty are to meet the desire of the grass root and the stabilization of the dynasty.
The Sacred Way
Xiaoling Mausoleum of Ming Dynasty is one of the biggest imperial tombs in China. It lies in the eastern suburbs of Nanjing City at the foot of Purple Mountain. The 1800m long Sacred Way runs east-west along the site. It is lined with several pairs of stone sculptured animals guarding the tomb.
Each animal conveys an auspicious meaning. The lions, king of the animals, show the stateliness of the emperors, the camels, symbol of desert and tropical areas, indicate the vast territory of the dynasty and the elephants imply that the policies of the dynasty are to meet the desire of the grass root and the stabilization of the dynasty.