Archaeologists have discovered 45 tombs from various dynasties and periods in Sanmenxia, Central China's Henan province, including the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), the Northern Dynasties (386-581), the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), according to Sanmenxia Yangshao Culture Institute (formerly Sanmenxia Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology) on December 1.
Located north of Shangmao Road and west of Dizhu Road, the cemetery was discovered during a field survey conducted ahead of the construction of new dormitory buildings and sports facilities at Sanmenxia Foreign Language Senior High School, according to Gao Ming, a staff member of the institute.
So far, numerous artifacts have been unearthed, including tower-shaped jars, tri-colored glazed pots, bronze mirrors and ornaments, coins, pottery inkstones, and more.
According to Gao Ming, "The cemetery lies just east of the ancient town of Shanzhou and about 400 meters south of the Yellow River. By comparing the artifacts unearthed this time with those from previous archaeological excavations in Sanmenxia, researchers suggest that the cemetery was used by local residents during the Warring States Period, the Northern Dynasties, the Tang Dynasty, and the Qing Dynasty. The findings provide valuable materials for studying the local funeral customs across these periods." (Chinese source: dahe.cn Reporter: Mo Shaohua Translator: Yang Jiaxin Proofreader: Zhang Junping and Zhao Hanqing)
