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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]

Three tombs were discovered during the construction of the Fenyang Museum in November 2019, and staff members from the institute and the Fenyang Cultural and Tourism Bureau conducted excavation work.

Information about two of the three was published, including Tomb No M1 and No M2, octagonal brick-carved mural tombs with a mimicking wood structure.

The burial items include porcelain vessels such as bowls, jars and small cups.

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