1,900-Year
Old Tomb Excavated in Xianyang
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����Chinese archaeologists
have excavated an ancient tomb in Xunyi County of Xianyang City
in Shaanxi Province.
����The brick tomb, dating back to the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220),
consists of a tunnel and four chambers, according to a local archaeologist.
����The identity of the occupant of the tomb is
still under question, the expert said. The chamber walls are decorated
with colored frescoes featuring various scenes of ancient life.
����To date, more than 30 square meters of the
frescos have been treated with archaeological technology.
����Experts also unearthed 350 pieces of historical
relics from the tomb.
����The discovery will provide valuable clues
on the study of history and culture of the period.
(Xinhua 12/19/2000)
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