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Dingling - Central hall

Dingling - Central hall

The central hall contains three altars in white marble on which were raised mortuary tablets : one of the emperor, and those of the two empresses. Last sacrifices were done here.
This is the altar of the Emperor (I believe). The porcelain vases were filled with oil and used as a lamp for eternity, which of course was impossible since to prevent theft or intrusion, funeral halls were sealed room...