Tomb of Yang Bo

Tomb of Yang Bo

The Tomb of Yang Bo is a cultural relic protection unit of Shanxi Province.

Tomb of Yang Bo

Tomb of Yang Bo (First Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)

Era: Ming

Address: 300 meters northeast of Wangzhuang Village, Puzhou Town, Yongji City

The Tomb of Yang Bo covers an area 300 meters east-west and 150 meters north-south. Originally there were thirteen burial mounds and 24 large stelae. The above-ground structures included an inner wall made of brick and stone, while the outer wall was built from rammed earth. Inside the walls, there was a mountain gate at the front, stone statues and an offering hall in the center, side halls on the left and right, and the burial ground at the rear, flanked by peach orchards. There were 13 tomb mounds, which have been looted multiple times throughout history and whose surface structures were destroyed during wars. Most of the tombs suffered severe damage. Currently, no above-ground structures remain, only some fragmented stelae.

Yang Bo (June 11, 1509 – September 23, 1574), styled Weiyue and also known as Yupo, was a native of Puzhou, Shanxi (now Yongji, Yuncheng). He was a renowned official of the Ming Dynasty. In 1529, he passed the imperial examination and was regarded by Yan Shifan as one of the three great talents in the realm. Early in his career, while inspecting the northern borders with Zhai Luan, he earned recognition, and later gained the esteem of two Ministers of War, Zhang Zan and Mao Bowen.

In 1546, during the Jiajing reign, he was appointed Right Vice Censor-in-Chief and became the regional inspector of Gansu. There, he promoted land cultivation, repaired irrigation channels, and constructed military forts, bringing peace and prosperity to the region.

Later served as... More details about Yang Bo++

Wangzhuang Village: I. Village Overview

Wangzhuang Village is located in the southwestern part of Puzhou Town, bordering Hanyang Town to the west and Mengmengqiao Village to the east. Yonghan Road runs through the village, providing very convenient transportation. The village consists of two natural villages: Wangzhuang Village and Silangfen. It is divided into six residential groups, with 423 households and a population of 1,210, including 39 Party members.

II. Natural Conditions

Wangzhuang Village features typical Loess Plateau topography. The climate is characterized by cold winters with little snow, warm and dry springs, hot summers, and cool autumns, with distinct seasons throughout the year. The village currently has a total of 2,380 mu of land, with arable land mainly used for growing grain crops... More details about Wangzhuang Village++

Further Reading:

· First Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units in Shanxi Province