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The Tomb Cluster of Prince Anqiu is an early Ming dynasty princely burial ground. Located behind Wanglin Village in Jiuxianshan, Wucun Town, Qufu City, it consists of three tombs: one features a round earthen mound with a diameter of 80 meters and a sloping height of 35 meters, commonly known as "Fishing Platform"; another measures 24 meters in width from east to west and 40 meters in length from north to south, with a slope height of 20 meters; the third was leveled in 1958, causing the tomb chamber to collapse. A brick-vaulted burial chamber was discovered, along with an epitaph box. The lid of the box is inscribed with: “Epitaph Box of Prince Anqiu, Guardian General of Lu Principality,” and according to the base inscription, the tomb owner was Zhu Dangsui, the third-generation Prince Anqiu, who inherited the princely title in the 12th year of the Chenghua era (1476). According to the "Ming History: Table of Princes," Zhu Taining, the fourth illegitimate son of Zhu Zhaohui, the second Prince of Lu, was granted the title of Prince Anqiu in the 10th year of the Xuande era (1515). The title was passed down through eight generations until it was abolished during the Tianqi era.

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Tomb Cluster of Prince Anqiu

The Tomb Cluster of Prince Anqiu is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Tomb Cluster of Prince Anqiu is an early Ming dynasty princely burial ground. Located behind Wanglin Village in Jiuxianshan, Wucun Town, Qufu City, it consists of three tombs: one features a round earthen mound with a diameter of 80 meters and a sloping height of 35 meters, commonly known as "Fishing Platform"; another measures 24 meters in width from east to west and 40 meters in length from north to south, with a slope height of 20 meters; the third was leveled in 1958, causing the tomb chamber to collapse. A brick-vaulted burial chamber was discovered, along with an epitaph box. The lid of the box is inscribed with: “Epitaph Box of Prince Anqiu, Guardian General of Lu Principality,” and according to the base inscription, the tomb owner was Zhu Dangsui, the third-generation Prince Anqiu, who inherited the princely title in the 12th year of the Chenghua era (1476). According to the "Ming History: Table of Princes," Zhu Taining, the fourth illegitimate son of Zhu Zhaohui, the second Prince of Lu, was granted the title of Prince Anqiu in the 10th year of the Xuande era (1515). The title was passed down through eight generations until it was abolished during the Tianqi era.

Wucun Town: Located in the northwest of Qufu City, Wucun Town covers a total area of 76.8 square kilometers with a population of 38,000. It enjoys a superior location and convenient transportation, with National Highway 104 running along its eastern edge, the Beijing-Shanghai Railway traversing from north to south, and Qu-Ning Road crossing from east to west. In 2003, the town achieved a gross domestic product of 239.45 million yuan, local fiscal revenue of 4.32 million yuan, a per capita rural income of 2,583 yuan, and fixed asset investment of 26 million yuan.

The Party Committee and government of Wucun Town aim to build a "strong ecological economy and major fruit-producing town," taking advantage of the construction opportunity of the "Jiuxianshan Sightseeing Agriculture Demonstration Park"... More information about Wucun Town++