Archaeologists in northwest China's Shaanxi
Province have unearthed large quantities of ancient coins
dating back more than 1,700 years.
During a recent excavation at a Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220) tomb
in Pingli County, archaeologists found 259 Wuzhu coins, the common
currency in wide circulation during the dynasty, one iron tripod,
one pottery kitchen range and three pottery urns.
The tomb, three meters underground, was discovered during the
construction of a plaza. Workers on the spot suspended work and
reported to cultural relics conservation authorities.
The excavated relics are in good condition and of high
archaeological value, experts said after initial research.
Pingli County has unearthed cultural relics from the New Stone
Age and various dynasties.
(Xinhua News Agency January 10, 2006)
