Development of Mound Tombs in China  There is a long history of building mounded tombs in China, dating back to at least the Shang - Zhou period. Partial list of Chinese pyramids Maoling Mausoleum 1: 34°20′17″N 108°34′11″E ﻿ / ﻿ 34.3380854°N 108.569684°E ﻿ / 34.3380854; 108.569684 Pyramid 6: 34°21′47″N 108°37′50″E ﻿