Archaeologists in China's Shaanxi Province have made a rare discovery, a remarkably well-preserved tomb from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The Shaanxi Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology recently unveiled details about the excavation, which took place in Jinfu District of Jinzhou City.
This unearthing of the past coincided with a national highway realignment project. While coordinating with local archaeology departments, the institute's archaeologists uncovered a wealth of relics spanning various historical periods. These included sites from the Longshan Period (2900-2100 BC), the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), and a total of 66 tombs from different dynasties.
যাইহোক, নক্ষত্রের সন্ধানটি নিঃসন্দেহে মিং রাজবংশের সুসংরক্ষিত ইটের কক্ষযুক্ত সমাধি ছিল। হেক্সিটু গ্রামের পশ্চিম সোপানে অবস্থিত, সমাধিটি সেই যুগের সমাধি প্রথা এবং সম্পত্তির একটি আভাস দেয়।
The main chamber contained two niches, each filled with porcelain jars and bottles. While the exact contents remain undetermined, archaeologists believe they likely held grains, liquids, or oils, serving as offerings to the deceased.
What truly sets this tomb apart is the exceptional condition of the wooden burial objects and sacrificial items. The institute highlights this discovery as rare, not just for Xinzhou city, but for the entire Shanxi province. The presence of well-preserved wooden furniture, including sacrificial tables, desks, chairs, writing tools, and pen holders, offers a unique window into the daily life and cultural practices of the tomb occupant.
Further analysis of these artifacts is expected to shed more light on the social status and customs of the Ming Dynasty elite.
Source: China Daily