History | Ancient History on Instagram: "The pyramid-like structures found in China, particularly in Shaanxi Province near Xi’an, are ancient burial mounds built for emperors, nobles, and powerful families of early dynasties, most famously the Western Han. These massive earth pyramids, often covered in vegetation and blending seamlessly into the landscape, served as monumental tomb complexes designed to honor the dead and ensure their safe passage into the afterlife. Many contain underground cha