Large-scale ancient tomb complex discovered in Henan

A huge ancient tomb complex has been discovered in downtown Zhengzhou, capital of Central China's Henan province, Dec 27, 2015.

Large-scale ancient tomb complex discovered in Henan
Large-scale ancient tomb complex discovered in Henan
Large-scale ancient tomb complex discovered in Henan
Large-scale ancient tomb complex discovered in Henan
Large-scale ancient tomb complex discovered in Henan
Large-scale ancient tomb complex discovered in Henan
The ancient tomb complex was discovered in downtown Zhengzhou, 
capital of Central China's Henan province [Credit: IC]
According to Zhengzhou Bureau of Cultural Relics, archaeological excavation has been going on for three months.

Remains of burials, pits, pottery kiln, as well as bone artifacts have been discovered at the site.

Based on information gathered, archaeologists from Zhengzhou Bureau of Cultural Relics have concluded that the site might date back to Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC).

Source: China Daily [December 30, 2015]

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