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Why is the tomb of Liu Xiang in Wuhou Temple?
The reasons why Liu Xiang's tomb is in Wuhou Temple are as follows:

Liu Xiang led the Sichuan army out of Sichuan and went to the battle of two battles in Shanghai. In the absence of weapons and ammunition, logistical support, artillery and air force, a bloody battle with the Japanese army in Shanghai showed the momentum of the Sichuan army. Liu Xiang was very ill when he left Sichuan. He begged people everywhere for logistical support from the Sichuan army. As a result, he vomited blood and died in Wuhan, so he was eligible to be buried in Wuhou Temple.

Liuxiang Cemetery 1938 was started and 1940 was completed, covering an area of 86,000 square meters. The gate is a stone archway building with a width of 18m, four columns and three bays and a height of 10m. It is beautifully carved and magnificent. The hall is spacious and magnificent, with Little Square in front and wings on both sides. Behind the recommendation hall is the platform of Liuxiang Tomb, with a height of 1.5m, a width of 45m and a depth of 18m. There is a loess blank in the middle, and a tombstone stands in front, 3 meters high.

Brief introduction of Wuhou Temple

Wuhou Temple, located at No.231Wuhou Temple Street, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan, covers an area of 1.5 million square meters, and was founded in the first year of Zhangwu, Han Shu (22 1). Initially, it was a temple dedicated to Zhuge Liang, also known as Kongming Temple, Zhuge Temple and Prime Minister Temple. Later, it merged into a temple where the monarch and the minister shared sacrifices. Wuhou Temple is the carrier of people's affirmation and praise for the spirit of Zhuge Liang, the prime minister of Shu and Han Dynasties, and also the source of the remains of the Three Kingdoms.

It consists of Zhao Lie Temple, Wuhou Temple, Hui Ling Temple and Sanyi Temple in Han Dynasty, and belongs to the cultural heritage protection area of Wuhou Temple Museum in Chengdu. 1961March, Wuhou Temple was announced as the first batch of key cultural relics protection units in China. On June 8, 2020 165438+ 10/KLOC-0, Chengdu Wuhou Temple Jinli was elected as "Top Ten New Landmarks of Chengdu-Chongqing Cultural Tourism". In June 2022, 65438+ 10/0, Wuhou Temple Jinli was selected as the first batch of national tourist resorts.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Wuhou Temple