![Cosplay](/assets/gen/TBK_1809.a3fdc927_Z1Iwtb2.webp)
![Mingtang (明堂)](/assets/gen/IMG_4291.9122a00c_2lbcFU.webp)
![Site of the central pillar in Mingtang](/assets/gen/IMG_4296.8735030d_1bigF1.webp)
![Model of Mingtang](/assets/gen/TBK_1819.4fccb439_Z16UFw.webp)
![Model of 文思殿](/assets/gen/TBK_1820.c4a2a91b_ftRgy.webp)
![Model of 天堂](/assets/gen/TBK_1821.7195beaf_ZAIJNy.webp)
![Makeup of different dynasties](/assets/gen/IMG_4302.6d79ebdd_ZFxBKo.webp)
![曌, a word 武则天 invented to use as her courtesy name](/assets/gen/IMG_4313.d1ee7927_Z1KWvyA.webp)
![Gold slip (除罪金简) to pray for blessings](/assets/gen/TBK_1828.79498480_FjO85.webp)
![Sacrificial rituals at Mingtang](/assets/gen/TBK_1832.f08273c2_25193g.webp)
![Throne](/assets/gen/IMG_4328.445ac8e9_ZM9Y9n.webp)
![Mingtang at night](/assets/gen/IMG_4340.074d662e_94ov2.webp)
![Tiantang (天堂) at night](/assets/gen/IMG_4343.94de831f_1GPCcp.webp)
![Intricate ceiling of Tiantang](/assets/gen/IMG_4346.482f77bf_Z134sPP.webp)
![Buddha](/assets/gen/IMG_4348.ac348fd0_Z1CQIcI.webp)
![应天门](/assets/gen/TBK_1837.94131c3b_Z7dJLk.webp)
![Overlooking Mingtang](/assets/gen/TBK_1838.95c7157d_Z2ndPho.webp)
![九洲池景区](/assets/gen/TBK_1846.70b54f2c_ZXtG0b.webp)
![Archaeological excavation below Mingtang](/assets/gen/IMG_4351.b7c65049_Z24QTsX.webp)
Empress Wu Zetian (武则天), was a powerful and influential figure during the Tang Dynasty. She is the only woman in Chinese history to officially assume the title of emperor. Her reign marked a significant period of political and cultural achievements, leaving a lasting impact on the historical landscape of Luoyang (洛阳) and beyond.