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Mancheng Han Dynasty Tombs
During the Western Han Dynasty (BC206-25AD), China led the world in terms of politics, economy, and culture and most of the techniques developed at that time were used for many centuries. The discoveries in Han dynasty tombs provide a firsthand look at some of the materials and advance our studies of the Han Dynasty.
Mancheng Han Dynasty Tombs are located at half way up the hill 1.5 km west of Mancheng County, 25 km west of Baoding. This tomb complex is composed of the tomb of Liu Sheng and his wife Douwan, 120 meters apart.
The tomb is included in the list of the Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries in China during the 20th century. It was built for the Zhongshan King Liu Sheng and his wife. The well-preserved tomb is large and the exact time of its construction has been accurately determined. Most of the funerary objects found in this tomb are unique, including two sets of complete jade clothes sewn with gold thread, a famous Changxin Palace Lantern, and a brilliant and delicate gold-inlaid furnace. All these objects demonstrate the advanced techniques of the Western Han Dynasty in handicrafts and arts and crafts.
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