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Ancient tombs found in Tsinghua University campus
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A total of 95 ancient tombs were discovered on the campus of Tsinghua University in Beijing on May 31, 2019. /VCG Photo
A total of 95 ancient tombs were discovered on the campus of Tsinghua University in Beijing on May 31, 2019. /VCG Photo
It is believed that the tombs from civilians of the Ming (1368-1644), Qing (1644-1911), and the Han (206 B.C.-AD 220) dynasties were found in an area of 1,300 square meters, where a new building was to be constructed in the university. /VCG Photo
It is believed that the tombs from civilians of the Ming (1368-1644), Qing (1644-1911), and the Han (206 B.C.-AD 220) dynasties were found in an area of 1,300 square meters, where a new building was to be constructed in the university. /VCG Photo
University staff said in addition to bones, items such as copper coins were unearthed. /VCG Photo
University staff said in addition to bones, items such as copper coins were unearthed. /VCG Photo
So far, excavation work on 16 tombs have been completed, and archaeologists are still working on the rest. /VCG Photo
So far, excavation work on 16 tombs have been completed, and archaeologists are still working on the rest. /VCG Photo