Mancheng Han Tombs
by Lu Zhaoyin
About This Novel
The tomb of King Jing Liu Sheng and the tomb of Queen Dou Wan in Zhongshan Mancheng are among the 100 major archaeological discoveries in China in the 20th century. In these two ancient tombs that were not disturbed, intact jade clothes with gold threads were discovered for the first time, confirming the accuracy of the documentary records. The mystery of the golden jade clothing in history was revealed; the practical and beautiful Changxin palace lantern was discovered in the tomb of Queen Dou Wan. At the same time, the daily utensils of Prince Jing Liu Sheng and his wife of Zhongshan were also discovered in the two tombs, which provided material historical materials for the construction of the aristocratic life of the Han Dynasty. The author Lu Zhaoyin participated in the entire excavation work. Together with his colleagues, he unveiled the mystery of these two tombs. He narrates the excavation process of Han tombs in Mancheng in plain words, uses the rigorous attitude of archaeologists to reproduce the identity of the tomb owners, and leads us into the Western Han Dynasty society thousands of years ago.
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