Tomb of Duke Ling of Jin

Tomb of Duke Ling of Jin

The Tomb of Duke Ling of Jin is a cultural relic protection unit in Shanxi Province.

Tomb of Duke Ling of Jin (Third Batch of Key Cultural Relics Protection Units in Shanxi Province)

Period: Spring and Autumn

Location: Nanliujia Village, Molizhen, Jiang County, Shanxi Province

Duke Ling of Jin, whose personal name was Yiwu, indulged in wine and women, neglected state affairs, and was later killed by Zhao Chuan. The tomb mound is bun-shaped, measuring 50 meters in length, 40 meters in width, and over 30 meters in height. It is built from mixed soil layers, remains unexcavated, and is largely intact.

Further reading:

· Third Batch of Cultural Relics Protection Units in Shanxi Province