3,200-Year Old Noble's Tomb Found in Central ChinaThe archaeologists said it had not been robbed or destroyed before being discovered under the groundwork of several houses at the site of Yinxu, the Shang Dynasty capital. The 5.6 by 3.8 meter tomb, located 7.2 meters underground, is near the palace zone of the Yinxu. The coffin and two outer coffins are well protected in the tomb, the experts said. "The tombs will provide valuable clues for the study on funeral systems and tomb construction in the Shang Dynasty," the expert added. |
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