The mystery of the lavish ancient tombs of the Han Dynasty keeps robbers away

The ancient tomb of a couple who lived 1,800 years ago remains inexplicably intact among tombs stripped of treasures by robbers.

According to a statement from the Chinese Institute of Archeology , the cluster of three ancient tombs is believed to belong to a wealthy family during the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD), equivalent to at least more than 1,800 years. year old.

Located in a park in Rizhao town, Shandong province - China, the upper part of these tombs was heavily damaged by previous agricultural activities.

A cluster of ancient Han Dynasty tombs has just been excavated in Shandong - China - (Photo: CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE).

During the expansion of the park, underground structures of tombs were found, and excavations there were carried out before the park was expanded.

According to Live Science, the tombs all have architecture described as "knife-handle shaped" with a length of 6.7m, including a passage leading down to the central room.

Each tomb contained the coffins of 2 people and 2 of the 3 tombs still had the word "Huan" , possibly the surname of the person lying in the tomb. Therefore, archaeologists believe that this is a cluster of family graves and in each grave is a couple.

According to Live Science, the most surprising thing is that while two tombs were severely damaged, the third tomb in the cluster was inexplicably intact.

It was this mysterious tomb that most clearly demonstrated the luxury of its owners, when archaeologists brought up more than 70 precious burial objects, including elaborately crafted swords and bronze mirrors. Glazed ceramic vase, lacquered water cup.

Some artifacts taken from the tomb are still intact - (Photo: CHINESE ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE).

In addition, the coffins themselves are also valuable antiques . All were carved from a single tree trunk , one of which also had a cart-like structure attached to move the coffin.

In addition, each tomb is designed like a small house with windows and doors decorated on the tomb walls, making the entire tomb cluster like a miniature residential area for people living in "this world". the other world".

All of the above details show the burial customs with many interesting characteristics of the people of the Han Dynasty in Shandong, as well as the special status of the buried people.