**Wu Hanyue’s Tomb: A Cultural Relic in Zhejiang Province**
**Location and Excavation:**
Wu Hanyue’s Tomb is a significant cultural relic protection unit in Zhejiang Province. It is situated at the southern foot of Shijia Mountain, north of Bagua Field under Yuhuang Mountain in Hangzhou. The tomb was excavated in 1958 and has been well preserved since then.
**Historical Significance:**
Wu Hanyue (912-952), a native of Hangzhou, was the daughter of Wu Ke, the commander of Zhongzhi. She is recognized as the birth mother of the king of Wuyue during the Five Dynasties period. Wu Hanyue passed away in June 952, in the second year of Guangshun of the Later Zhou Dynasty.
**Tomb Structure:**
The tomb is rectangular and is divided into two chambers: the front and the rear. It measures 7.6 meters in length, 2.87 meters in width, and 3.1 meters in depth.
**Front Chamber:**
On the stone door of the front chamber, there are carved door nails and door knockers. An exquisite relief of a female figure adorns the door, adding to the tomb’s historical and artistic value.
**Rear Chamber:**
The rear chamber serves as the main chamber of the tomb. The four walls are constructed from red sandstone slabs, which contribute to the tomb’s structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
**Reliefs and Stone Figurines:**
The upper part of the wall surface features reliefs of the four gods: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise. The lower part of the walls is adorned with stone figurines resembling Taoists, who hold the twelve Chinese zodiac signs such as cattle, sheep, chickens, and rabbits with both hands.
**Star Chart:**
The top cover of the rear chamber is engraved with a star chart of the twenty-eight constellations, which is noted for its high accuracy. This remarkable feature is currently preserved in Hangzhou Stele Forest, showcasing the astronomical knowledge of the time.
