China: Discovery of a brick tomb dating back to the Ming Dynasty
The Research Institute of Cultural Relics and Archeology in Shaanxi Province, northern China, announced the discovery of a brick tomb dating back to the Ming Imperial Dynasty (1368-1644) in the village of Hexitu in the province, indicating that the tomb was found during the implementation of a construction project that began in July 2023 in Xinfu District.
The institute explained, according to what was reported by the Chinese News Agency, " Xinhua " Today, Saturday, the length of the tomb is 25 meters, its width is 6.4 meters, and its depth is 6.2 meters. It consists of a tomb corridor, a tomb gate made of stone, a paved path, and two main and back rooms. It is distinguished by niches on the northern and southern walls.
Archaeologists found in the cemetery pieces of ceramics, wooden tables and chairs, candlesticks, lamp stands, incense burners, teapots made of tin, cups, plates and painted wooden statues, in addition to a stationery collection that included inkstones, brush pens and their holders. Two coffins in the main room.
For his part, Deputy Director of the Institute, Lu Ning, said: The owner of the cemetery is called Wang Luo. According to the reference and inscription on the land purchase certificate, he died in 1588 at the age of 55, confirming that the tomb was well preserved, providing valuable material evidence for the study of burial customs, burial culture and furniture arrangement in the Ming Dynasty.
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