Zhang Hongjie, of the Institute of Chinese Archaeology, has uncovered a grouping of 22 ancient tombs dating back nearly 1,600 years in central China’s Henan Province.
According to the Chinese Xinhua News Agency, two tombs dating back to the era of the imperial Eastern Han Dynasty, 12 tombs built during the imperial Song dynasty, and eight other tombs from the Ming and Qing dynasties, were discovered on a hill in Laochuangshi Village, Weishi County, in the city of Kaifeng, which was Then the imperial capital of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Archaeologists also found delicate decorations inside, as the walls of the rooms were decorated with colorful murals with drawings of flowers, birds, mythical creatures, furniture, weapons, and more.
Among the finds, Zhang Hongjie said, were chairs and tables with tableware, as well as wine or tea jugs, as well as scissors, flat irons, shelves and wardrobes.
