Inside the tomb, the grandson of Chu Nguyen Chuong Emperor

Chinese archaeologists found that the tomb of Chu Yuanzhong emperor contained intact frescoes and artefacts after 530 years.

Archaeologists unearthed a tomb from the Ming Dynasty in the city of Huynh Duong in the central province of Henan, China, reported on December 9. Based on the writing on the epitaph, the team can conclude the grave belongs to warlord Zhouyi .Father Zhouyi was Chu Tuc, the fifth son of the emperor, declared the Ming Zhou Yuan Chapter tide (1328 - 1398).

Archaeologists dismantle the brick layer of access to the crypt area on October 9.

The tomb provides valuable information about the burial rite of the Ming Dynasty royal family.

After more than 530 years, the frescoes in the grave are preserved intact.

Sophisticated floral motifs in the mural on the grave wall.

The blue glaze tiles were excavated from the lord of Zhouyi tomb.

Researchers collect lead items in graves.

Double lamp prices dating from the Ming Dynasty.

Daily utensils are buried by the dead.