An egg more than 2,000 years old is excavated from a tomb in Tucheng town, southwest China's Guizhou province, Aug. 24. (Photo/www.gywb.cn)
(ECNS) -- Archaeologists discovered an egg over 2,000 years old in Tucheng town, southwest China's Guizhou province on Monday, though they face difficulties excavating the fragile item, China National Radio reported Wednesday.
The egg was found in a tomb from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) at the Huangjinwan (Golden Bay) site near Chishui River, the largest such ancient settlement site so far discovered in the province.
Pottery jars and animal bones were also found in the tomb, and are thought to have been burial items for the owner.
Zhang Gaike, a leading archaeologist said the eggshell easily fractures with the slight touch of a brush, so it is difficult to get out intact.
He adds that the egg has no white or yolk left.
There are few reports of eggs being found in ancient Chinese tombs, according to the archaeologist.
