Unexpected Discovery in Ancient Tomb Puzzles Archaeologists

Unexpected Discovery in Ancient Tomb Puzzles Archaeologists

Published May 14, 2025 – 10:11During road reconstruction work in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province in China, archaeologists uncovered a small tomb dating back to the Tang Dynasty. Although the excavation remained under wraps for years, the recent announcement of the findings reveals a story that extends far beyond the borders of ancient China.The tomb, built of bricks and adorned inside with colorful murals, belonged to a man who died in 7…

During the reconstruction of a hillside road in the capital of Shanxi Province, China, an unexpected archaeological discovery surfaced. In 2018, archaeologists discovered a tomb dating from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.), which contains fascinating murals depicting daily life [...]