The 2,000-year-old tomb discovered at the Xinjiang archaeological site (China) has stunned archaeologists because there are countless treasures belonging to the “national treasure” category, including a golden lion weighing up to 1 ton. , according to KK News.
The Xinjiang South Railway plays a very important role in the transportation system in the Xinjiang region of China. It starts from Turfan, passes through Yuergou, Korla (Kurla) and Kashgar.
It is worth mentioning that, 45 years ago, when railway workers built Yuergou station, they discovered a series of ancient tombs of different sizes. Among these tombs, there is a more special one. It contained countless gold national treasures, including a golden lion weighing up to 1 ton, which shocked the whole country and even the world.
During the construction of the railway station in Yuergou, Xinjiang, archaeologists made a priceless discovery.
Priceless treasures in the “Golden Tomb”
Archaeologists have discovered a tomb filled with gold and priceless treasures.
Specifically, in 1976, during the construction of Yuergou station, railway workers dug many ancient tombs. In the first phase, they have unearthed a total of more than 20 large and small tombs, including many bronze and pottery items, but none of them have significant archaeological value.
According to the Xinjiang Institute of Cultural and Archaeological Relics, these ancient tombs belong to the period from the Spring and Autumn Warring States to the Qin and Han dynasties, the owners of the tombs are all ethnic minorities. item.
In the following period, ancient tombs were excavated in the area more and more, amounting to more than 80 tombs. In particular, among these is a very large mausoleum, but the amount of gold and silver and treasures found in this tomb is also countless, it can be said that many have never been seen. And this mausoleum is therefore called the “Golden Tomb”.
Gold treasures were discovered in the tomb.
The ‘Golden Tomb’ is 7.1 meters deep, about 6.56 meters long, and 4.22 meters wide. This is a vertical mausoleum, paved with cobblestone, with a rough and simple shape, reflecting the ancient nomadic way of life. There are 8 gold talismans engraved with tiger images, 4 golden tiger belts, a lion talisman and more than 200 other gold ornaments such as gold beads and gold flowers discovered in the mausoleum.
A lot of gold in this ancient tomb more than 2,000 years old.
There are also gold particles.
The most startling is the 1-ton golden lion card, which is carved lifelike.
The gold plate is extremely delicate.
In addition, archaeologists also discovered unique lacquer “treasures” in the ancient tomb. This is a very important finding because it helps to put an end to the controversy about whether China was capable of making perfect lacquerware during the Warring States, Qin, and Han dynasties.
Unfortunately, the results of the excavation of the “Golden Tomb” have not been made public for various special reasons. However, this makes the public more curious and interested in it.
The mystery of the beauty of the owner of the ancient tomb
The massive amount of treasures in the “Golden Tomb” makes both archaeologists and the public curious about who its owner is and has a special background.
According to the research results of archaeologists, the owner of the tomb may have lived 2,135 years ago, was a female – a beauty who was only about 30 years old when she died.In particular, there is a hole drilled in the skull of the owner of the tomb. According to archaeologists, this may have been the cause of her death.
A nomadic people in ancient North Asia once used the technique of drilling holes in the skull to cure headaches. Drilling holes in the skull is thought to reduce intracranial pressure to make the headache sufferers more comfortable, but the technique is very difficult, just a little carelessness will cause the patient to die.
Archaeologists speculate that the owners of the ancient tombs may have been the Cheshi or Huns, which are indigenous peoples with a long history in Turpan, with a special preference for hunting dogs, worshiping gold and fond of hunting. gold collection.
However, the materials and patterns in the tomb are also compatible with the Xiongnu nobles, who lived in the area in the later period and also liked gold.
Source: https://scienceinfo.net/excavating-a-2000y…