Ancient tomb found in north China construction site

SHIJIAZHUANG, Nov. 18– An ancient tomb believed to date back to the Ming Dynasty was unearthed in north China’s Hebei Province, according to the local cultural relic protection department Thursday. The octagonal-shaped tomb is well preserved with delicate brick carvings. Two coffins are juxtaposed at the bottom, each with a skeleton inside.

SHIJIAZHUANG, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) — An ancient tomb believed to date back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) was unearthed in north China’s Hebei Province, according to the local cultural relic protection department Thursday.

The octagonal-shaped tomb is well preserved with delicate brick carvings. Two coffins are juxtaposed at the bottom, each with a skeleton inside.

Four well-preserved white glaze plates and a blue and white porcelain bowl were also unearthed, believed to belong to the mid-Ming dynasty along with the tomb.

The excavation area is located at a construction site in Qiuxian County. Experts said the discovery was conducive to the burial study in the area. Enditem