Ming Dynasty Archive

Huge Untouched Vassal King Tomb From The Ming Dynasty Discovered In Xinfu District, China

AncientPages.com | March 22, 2024

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists in China have made an incredible discovery. During excavations near the Hexitou village in the Xinfu District, archaeologists located two ruins from

Khara-Khoto ‘Black City’ – Besieged By Genghis Khan But Flourished Under Mongol Rule

AncientPages.com | May 13, 2021

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Khara-Khoto ("black city" or "black water city") was inhabited by Tangut people and located about 200 miles north of the legendary Silk Highway

Civilizations

Amazing Thirteen Ming Tombs: Gigantic Stone Animals And Human Figures Were Symbols Of Royal Power

AncientPages.com | October 1, 2018

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Ming Tombs ("Ming Thirteen Mausoleums") is a collection of imperial tombs of the Ming Dynasty scattered over forty square kilometers in Changping

Deeper Look Into Chinese Swords Throughout The History Of The Dynasties

AncientPages.com | September 19, 2018

Rafael - AncientPages.com - In history, there were a lot of prominent swords used for battle. The Chinese also had a number of swords that became known due to

Artifacts

Emperor Yongle’s Sword With A Lion’s Face That Guarded The Wielder

AncientPages.com | September 16, 2015

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com -The Yongle Sword, a stunning piece of weaponry complete with its scabbard, was once in the possession of Emperor Yongle. The sword is a