Nanyue
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Nanyue was an ancient kingdom founded in 204 BC by the Chinese general Zhao Tuo, whose family continued to rule until 111 BC. Nanyue's geographical expanse covered the modern Chinese subdivisions of G
A hufu 虎符, or Tiger Tally, made of bronze with gold inlay, found in the tomb of the King of Nanyue (at Guangzhou), dated 2nd century BCE, during the Western Han era of China; tiger Tallies were separated into two pieces, one held by the emperor, the other given to a military commander as a symbol of imperial authority and ability to command troops.
Statue of Zhao Tuo, in front of Heyuan Railway Station
Zhao Mo's Jade Burial Suit Sewn with Silk Thread, Nanyue King Museum
Lamellar armour and reproduction, Nanyue King Museum
Zhao Tuo
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Zhao Tuo, also known as Emperor Wu of Nanyue and as Triệu Đà or Vũ Đế in Vietnamese, was a Chinese general of the Qin dynasty and the first king and emperor of Nanyue. He participated in the Qin conqu
Nanyue
…Jyutping: Naam4 Jyut6; lit. 'Southern Yue', Vietnamese: Nam Việt, Zhuang: Namz Yied) was an ancient kingdom founded in 204 BC by the Chinese general Zhao Tuo, whose family (known in Vietnamese as the Triệu dynasty) continued to rule until 111 BC. Nanyue's geographical expanse covered the modern Chinese…
Statue of Zhao Tuo in his birthplace, Zhengding, Hebei
The "Well of King of Yue", which believed to be digged by Zhao Tuo when he served as the magistrate of Longchuan County
Triệu Đà statue at đình Xuân Quan, Hưng Yên, Vietnam