14/12/2021 14:19 (UTC)

Mausoleum of Han dynasty’s third emperor located in China

Beijing, Dec 14 (EFE).- A large mausoleum located in the Chinese city of Xian has been identified as the last resting place of Emperor Wendi of the Han dynasty, ending centuries of mystery about the location of his tomb.

Wendi, or Liu Heng, the third emperor of a dynasty that ruled between 202 BC and 25 AD, became famous for his "frugality and benevolence" and in his more than two decades in power improved the economy and increased the population, according to state agency Xinhua.

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Date: 14/12/2021 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: CEDIDAS
Topic: Arts, culture and entertainment » History
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 80 seconds
Reference: 7001129196
Relevance: Normal