Researchers have dedicated five years to studying these gold plates, which are just a fraction of the thousands of artifacts found at the site. In addition to the plates, coins, hoof-shaped ingots, and jade pendants have also been unearthed, adding to the richness and historical significance of the discovery.
Over the course of five years, extensive research has been carried out on a fascinating cemetery, featuring not only eight tombs but also a chariot burial site. This remarkable site has yielded a wide array of artifacts, including precious Wuzhu bronze coins, exquisite jade pieces, and a plethora of other valuable items made from gold, bronze, and iron.
Exciting Find: Golden treasures unearthed in the primary burial chamber at the distinguished Haihun State’s royal tombs
Inside the primary burial chamber at the regal location, experts discovered thin gold plates with measurements of 23cm in length, 10cm in width, and 0.3cm in thickness.
Gold items in the shape of hoofs have been discovered during an excavation at the tomb of Haihunhou, which dates back to the Western Han Dynasty. Archaeologists have been digging at the site in Jiangxi, an eastern province of China, during the Christmas season. The main tomb at the site is believed to belong to Liu He, who was the grandson of Emperor Wu. Liu He was given the title Haihunhou, meaning Marquis of Haihun, after being dethroned from his position as emperor within just 27 days. His downfall is attributed to his perceived lack of both talent and moral character.
Archaeologists from China have unearthed a remarkable collection of gold artifacts from a tomb located in the city of Nanchang, situated in the eastern province of Jiangxi.
During the holiday season, archaeologists made an exciting discovery while excavating the royal tombs – they stumbled upon abundant amounts of gold.
The royal tombs discovered from the Western Han Dynasty are incredibly well-preserved, making them the most impressive findings of their kind in the country. Additionally, a variety of other artifacts have been unearthed at the site, including gold coins, hoof-shaped ingots, jade pendants, a distiller, horse-drawn vehicles, a board game, and bronze lamps dating back 2,000 years. The lamps, shaped like geese and filled with water, were ingeniously designed to eliminate smoke inside the tombs. Since 2011, the excavation has yielded over 10,000 pieces, with 110 of them currently on display at the Jiangxi Provincial Museum in Nanchang.
