北宋皇陵文化遗产及其保护

位于河南省巩义市西南部的北宋皇陵，包括皇帝陵墓8座，祔葬皇后墓22座，赵宋宗室、勋臣名将等陪葬墓近1000座，2006年被列入国家“十一五”期间100处重要大遗址。它代表着一种独特的艺术成就，是大宋文化及其典章制度的特殊见证。其“五音姓利”的布局，所体现的“侍死如侍生”、“孝莫重乎丧”的传统思想对后世影响深远。

Protection of Cultural Heritage of Northern Song Imperial Mausoleums

Abstract： Northern Song Imperial Mausoleums lie in southwest of Gongyi, Henan Province. It is 12 kilometres in length from east to west and 13 kilometres in width from north to south, and covering an area of 160 square kilometers. The Northern Song Imperial Mausoleums include 8 emperors＇ tombs and 22 empresses＇ tombs, and nearly 1000 tombs of royalty and prime ministers. In 2006, these Mausoleums were listed as important great relics during the period of the Eleventh Five-Year Plan. The outstanding art achievements stand for past features of culture and laws system, the layout of the Northern Song Imperial Mausoleums represents for royal buildings or landscapes, which has a profound influence on the later generations. Based on the above analysis, it is suggested that application for world cultural heritage should be carried out to expand and enhance the boundless value and charm.