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THE CHINESE EMPIRE
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'rOMB OF KrKHACHU Nurhachu was the founder of the present Mauchii power, the chieftain ot the original royal Tungusic tribelet known as "Manchu." He died 1627. The picture shows the corner tower of the Bast Tomb near Moukden. The roofs are bright yellow glazed tiles ; under the eaves the woodwork is painted bright blues and
greens. Beautiful wild woods surround the tombs.
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