Excavation of 800-year-old tomb, unexpectedly discovered precious treasures

Chinese archaeologists discovered two 800-year-old tombs. Inside the ancient tomb there are many burial items that are considered treasures.

Chinese archaeologists discovered two 800-year-old tombs. Inside there are many burial items that are considered as. Here are pictures of artifacts in two 800-year-old tombs in China.

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The plate in the picture was found in the coffin of Mr. Hu Hong's wife.Her body was completely decomposed, but many burial items were still intact.

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This gold pendant is seen in the tomb of Mr. Hu Hong's wife.According to archaeologists, it is used to install shirts.

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This photo shows the back wall of the coffin room in the grave of Mr. Hu Hong's wife.The tomb contains a large amount of mercury.Archaeologists believe that this substance could be used to try to protect Hu Hong's wife's body, but failed.

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This vase with an elephant's shape was found in Mr. Hu Hong's grave.His grave was robbed.However, the police have recovered some artifacts, including this vase.

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One of the few artifacts that thieves did not rob from Mr. Hu Hong's grave is a long inscription about his life.This image shows a scratch on the text.To copy the engraving, it should be scratched, leaving a scratch.

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Gold and silver hairpins were found in the tomb of Mr. Hu Hong's wife.In her grave she also has an inscription but cannot read it.

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The back of two golden combs was found in the grave of Mr. Hu Hong's wife. They are made of gold. According to the text found in Hu Hong's tomb, his wife held the title "Lady of Virtue".

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Two gold earrings were found in her tomb.

Update 17 December 2018
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