A number of sculptural ensembles of that era, erected at the tombs of royals and other dignitaries, have survived (in various degrees of preservation) in Nanjing's northeastern and eastern suburbs, primarily in Qixia and Jiangning District. Possibly the best preserved of them is the ensemble of the Tomb of Xiao Xiu (475–518), a brother of Emperor Wu of Liang. The period of division ended when the Sui Dynasty reunified China and almost destroyed the entire city, turning it into a small town. COUNT 5
QSN1 What has survived in Nanjing's suburbs? ANS1 A number of sculptural ensembles QSN2 In what district are these sculptural pieces located? ANS2 Qixia and Jiangning District QSN3 Which piece is the best, in terms of preservation condition? ANS3 the ensemble of the Tomb of Xiao Xiu QSN4 Who was Xiao Xiu? ANS4 a brother of Emperor Wu of Liang QSN5 When did Xiao Xiu live? ANS5 475–518