Seven well-preserved ancient tombs from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) have been unearthed at a construction site in Handan, North China's Hebei Province. These ancient tombs, dating back 1,100 years, hold significant research value, prompting experts to initiate urgent archaeological excavations.Photo:Sina Weibo

Seven well-preserved ancient tombs from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) have been unearthed at a construction site in Handan, North China's Hebei Province. These ancient tombs, dating back 1,100 years, hold significant research value, prompting experts to initiate urgent archaeological excavations.

A total of seven tombs from the middle to the late period of the Tang Dynasty have been meticulously excavated. These tombs feature well-preserved brick chambers and exhibit distinct burial structures. Among them, three tombs are in the shape of horseshoes, three tombs are circular, and one tomb is in the shape of a coffin.

According to experts, the horseshoe-shaped chambers and the construction technique of tiled tomb walls are relatively rare in the burial structures of the Tang Dynasty. They possess significant research value due to their distinctive features and craftsmanship.

Archaeologists say some of the tombs are large, which usually means the owner was of a higher social status.

In addition, more than 20 sets of cultural relics, including red pottery jars, porcelain bowls, and iron ladles were also unearthed in this tomb complex.

The excavation of this ancient tomb complex provides reliable physical evidence for studying the distribution, structure, family culture, and funeral customs of Tang Dynasty experts noted.