Of course the wordless monument has no words, but there is a dragon.
The wordless stele is carved from a complete huge stone. It is the largest stele in the history of China. It is 7.53 meters high, 2.1 meters wide, 1.49 meters thick, and weighs 98.9 tons. Dignified, thick, and integrated beauty.
There is no name on the forehead of the stele, only the head of the stele is carved with eight chi dragons, cleverly intertwined, with clear scales and exposed muscles and bones, showing movement in silence and full of vitality.
There are rising dragon pictures on both sides of the stele, each with a giant dragon flying in the air, carved with lines, the dragon is soaring and lifelike.
There is also a picture of a lion and a horse (or a picture of a lion and a horse fighting) engraved on the positive side of the stele base. The horse bends its hooves and bows its head, looking docile and cute; while the male lion raises its head and glares, very majestic.
There are many flower and plant patterns on the stele, and the lines are fine and smooth, so this wordless stele has always been famous.
According to relevant historical records, after the death of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, the site selection, design and construction of Qianling Mausoleum were all carried out under the direct guidance of Wu Zetian. As the main large-scale stone sculpture on the ground of Qianling Mausoleum, the wordless stele was probably erected at that time. Judging from the correspondence between the wordless stele and the Shusheng Monument, it is likely that the two stele were erected at the same time. From this point of view, the wordless monument was undoubtedly erected by Wu Zetian. This wordless stele carefully designed and erected by Wu Zetian is not only eye-catching because of its prominent position among the stone carvings in the Qianling Cemetery, but also for its exquisite carving art, unique graceful charm, and various legendary legends. He is very popular for his stories and is famous all over the world. When tourists come to Qianling Mausoleum, they almost always stop in front of the wordless monument, staring at it, taking photos, or giving comments. In the eyes of countless tourists, the wordless stele is not only a symbol of Qianling Mausoleum, but also a symbol of Empress Wu Zetian.