Interesting Tombs in Asia
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Taj Mahal
Built in the 17th century at the orders of a heartbroken Mughal emperor who wished to honour his dead wife, this imposing mausoleum is one…
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Roman Soldier's Tomb
The tomb is named after the statue of a soldier wearing Roman clothes. It dates back to the 2nd century.
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Garden Tomb
Unearthed only in 1867, this location is believed to be the possible site where Jesus Christ was buried after his crucifixion, and where he…
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Tomb of the Virgin Mary
Church of the Sepulchre of Saint Mary, also Tomb of the Virgin Mary or the Church of the Assumption, is a Christian church built around an…
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Chairman Mao Memorial Hall
The Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, also known as the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong, is the final resting place of Mao Zedong, Chairman of the…
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Jaffa Gate
Ottomans built this gate in the 16th century to mark the end of the road leading from the port city of Jaffa.
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Seonjeongneung
Seonjeongneung is a burial ground from the Joseon dynasty, located in Seoul, South Korea.
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Tomb of Emperor Tự Đức
Tomb of Tự Đức, officially Khiêm Mausoleum, is located in Huế, Vietnam.
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Le Van Duyet Temple
Tomb of Lê Văn Duyệt, also known as Tomb of the Marshal in Ba Chieu, is a Vietnamese tomb located in Bình Thạnh District, Ho Chi Minh City,…
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Tamaudun Mausoleum
Tamaudun is one of the three royal mausoleums of the Ryukyu Kingdom, along with Urasoe yōdore at Urasoe Castle and Izena Tamaudun near…
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David's Tomb
David's Tomb is a site that, according to a late-medieval tradition, is associated with the burial of the biblical King David.
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Daisen Kofun
The Mozu Tombs are a group of kofun—megalithic tombs—in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
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Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum
The Tomb of Ahmad Sanjar is a mausoleum commemorating Ahmad Sanjar, a Seljuk ruler of Khorasan.
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Barber's Tomb
Overshadowed by the main tomb, the final resting place of the unidentified royal barber is nonetheless a captivating sight.
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Toghrol Tower
Toghrol Tower is a 12th-century monument, located in the city of Rey, Iran. Tuğrul Tower is near Rashkan Castle.
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Tenjin-Yama Ancient Burial Mound
Ōta Tenjinyama Kofun is a Kofun period burial mound located in the Uchigashimacho neighborhood of the city of Ōta, Gunma Prefecture in the…
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William Adams
William Adams, better known in Japanese as Miura Anjin, was an English navigator who, in 1600, was the first Englishman to reach Japan…
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Nikolay Przhevalsky
Nikolay Mikhaylovich Przhevalsky was a Russian geographer of Polish descent, and a renowned explorer of Central and East Asia.
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