Ancient Tomb Belonging To Princess Of Ancient Nomads Discovered In China
AncientPages.com - Chinese archaeologists discovered an ancient tomb belonging to the Tuyuhun Huihua Princess during the early Chinese Northern Zhou Dynasty (557-581.
The ancient tomb is located in Chang'an district of Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province.
Photo shows a burial object discovered inside of an ancient tomb of the Northern Zhou Dynasty (557-581) in Chang'an district of Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Photo/Chinanews.com
According to Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology, two human skeletons and a total of 166 pieces of burial objects were found inside the tomb. The objects included warrior figurines, bronze wares, and inscriptions.
Left: Photo shows a figurine discovered inside of an ancient tomb of the Northern Zhou Dynasty (557-581) in Chang'an district of Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Photo/Chinanews.com. Right: Photo shows a burial object discovered inside of an ancient tomb of the Northern Zhou Dynasty (557-581) in Chang'an district of Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Photo/Chinanews.com
This photo shows the inside of the ancient tomb of the Northern Zhou Dynasty (557-581) discovered in Chang'an district of Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province. Experts are saying the owner is believed to be a princess of ancient nomads. Photo/Chinanews.com
Based on the information from burial sites, archaeologists concluded that the tomb must belong to the Tuyuhun Huihua Princess of an ancient nomadic tribe in the early Northern Zhou Dynasty (557-581).
Photo shows the tomb guardian beasts discovered inside of an ancient tomb of the Northern Zhou Dynasty (557-581) in Chang'an district of Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Photo/Chinanews.com
Tuyuhun was a powerful kingdom established by nomadic tribes related to the Xianbei in the Qilian Mountains and upper Yellow River valley in ancient China.
Archaeologists said the discovery helps learning the historical changes of ethnic groups in ancient China.
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source: China Daily Europe
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