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Insights into Ming Dynasty burial customs revealed

Updated: Jun 18, 2024 By Zhu Xingxin and Zhou Huiying in Taiyuan chinadaily.com.cn Print
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A section of an ancient brick-chambered mural tomb built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in Xihe township of Fenyang city, Shanxi province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Archaeologists noted that these discoveries provide precious materials for studying the early Ming Dynasty tomb structures and burial customs, offering a reliable benchmark for accurately dating other tombs from the era.

With the collection of more data and the progression of research, these discoveries have the potential to reshape our understanding of Ming Dynasty mural tombs, potentially challenging the old perception of them being in decline.

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