A large tomb complex dating back around 2,000 years was discovered in the city of Sanmenxia in central China's Henan Province, local authorities announced.
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The site was found during road construction in the city of Lingbao, a county-level city in Sanmenxia, according to the Sanmenxia institute of cultural heritage and archaeology.
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Based on the structural characteristics of the complex and the unearthed cultural relics, cultural workers in the institute said the site belonged to the Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD).
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The complex, consisting of many family tomb groups, has 76 ancient tombs. More than 720 cultural relics such as bronzeware, pottery and ironware were excavated. A rare seal of the tomb owner was also found at the location.
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Source: Xinhua News Agency [September 12, 2019]
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