Source: CCTV.com

09-10-2008 09:33

As the faces of old buildings are restored at Mount Lushan, the original structure of an ancient mausoleum located in Henan Province is being slowly revealed. Excavations are nearly complete. Archaeologists already know it is an ancient site. Relics taken from the complex reveal it dates to the Period of Warring States, about 2500 years ago.

As the faces of old buildings are restored at Mount Lushan, the original structure of an ancient mausoleum located in Henan Province is being slowly revealed.
As the faces of old buildings are restored at Mount Lushan,
the original structure of an ancient mausoleum located in
Henan Province is being slowly revealed.

The excavation, has been underway for more than a month, at the biggest archeological discovery in Nanyang, Henan Province.

A 14-meter-long ramp lead into the burial vault. There are abundant examples of bronze pottery. The high status of the owner is revealed by the discovery of a dozen pieces of jade and other jewelry.

The experts are continuing their research. They say the excavation provides important clues for study of the development of burial customs in ancient China.

The excavation, has been underway for more than a month, at the biggest archeological discovery in Nanyang, Henan Province.
The excavation, has been underway for more than a month, at
the biggest archeological discovery in Nanyang, Henan Province.
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 Relics taken from the complex reveal it dates to the Period of Warring States, about 2500 years ago.
 Relics taken from the complex reveal it dates to the Period
of Warring States, about 2500 years ago.

 

Editor:Yang Jie