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Ancient tomb discovered in southwest China

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2017-05-10 09:29Xinhua Editor: Gu Liping ECNS App Download
Archaeologists excavate a tomb found at a construction site in Fuling District, Southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality. The grave was thought to date back 1,800 years to the Eastern Han Dynasty. Pottery jars and other items were unearthed at the site. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Xiao)

Archaeologists excavate a tomb found at a construction site in Fuling District, Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. The grave was thought to date back 1,800 years to the Eastern Han Dynasty. Pottery jars and other items were unearthed at the site. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Xiao)

An tomb dating back around 1,800 years has been discovered in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, authorities said Tuesday.

The tomb, believed to have been built during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220AD), contains various burial artifacts such as pottery, statues and broken coins, according to Fuling District Museum.

It was found earlier this month during the construction of a kindergarten.

Initial investigation shows that the tomb was built for a wealthy person, but archaeologists have not confirmed the owners identity.

  

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