China's major archaeological finds in last five years (part 2)

Chinaculture.org | 2017-09-18 08:38

China's major archaeological finds in last five years (part 2)

A golden crown unearthed from the Liao Dynasty imperial concubine tomb in North China's Inner Mongolia. [File photo]

Liao Dynasty imperial concubine tomb in Inner Mongolia

Tombs found in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region were believed to be those of an imperial concubine from the Liao Dynasty (916-1125) and her family.

Lavish articles for daily use by the royal family, such as silk, amber, jadeware, and silver objects, were unearthed from the tomb.

Five pieces of glassware uneathed were believed to be originated in the Middle East, which suggested contact between China and the Arab world at the time.

An inscription discovered in one of the tombs indicated that it must have belonged to the concubine of Emperor Yelu Longxu, who was later demoted in a power struggle.

Liao Dynasty imperial concubine tomb in Inner Mongolia was listed as one of China's top 10 archaeological discoveries in 2015.

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