beijing.- An archaeological team has revealed a set of 22 ancient tombs in the central Chinese province of Henan spanning an estimated time period of up to 1,600 years.
Specifically, two tombs dating from the Eastern Han dynasty (25-220), 12 built in the Song dynasty (960-1279) and another eight from the Ming dynasties (1368-1644) were discovered on the hill in the village of Laozhuangshi. and Qing (1644-1911), the state news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday.
Located in the vicinity of the city of Kaifeng, the then capital during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), the archaeological site offers a detailed insight into daily life during the era and other historical periods.
The Song Dynasty tombs, built mainly with brick chamber structures, are believed to have belonged to the same family, and found inside colorful murals with themes of flowers, birds, mythical creatures, furniture, weapons, and other items. decorative.
The objects discovered in the tombs include chairs, tables, wine or tea containers, scissors, irons, coat racks and cabinets, among other utensils and furniture.
The decoration and layout of the burial chambers replicate residential houses and courtyards of the time, providing a more detailed understanding of life in Kaifeng during that period.
