More than 220 new terracotta warriors with five different official titles, including senior military ranks, have been unearthed during the third excavation at the Mausoleum of the Emperor Qinshihuang.
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A new military rank, dubbed "lower than the lowest," was found by archaeologists at the site, according to a report of Shaanxi TV station based in Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
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Credit: Emperor Qin Shi Emperor's Mausoleum |
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The third excavation for Pit One of the mausoleum has been underway for 10 years, according to Liu. This round of excavation covered some 400 square metres, the Beijing Youth reported, citing sources with the mausoleum.
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Credit: Emperor Qin Shi Emperor's Mausoleum |
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Twelve horses and weapons were also found during this round of excavation. The colours were well preserved, Liu noted.
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"Exhibition, excavation and conservation of the mausoleum are proceeding at the same time," Liu said.
New discoveries of suspected accompanying tombs have been made outside the mausoleum. Among the artefacts unearthed on Monday, a golden camel found in one of the tombs is believed to be the oldest in China.
Author: Ji Yuqiao | Source: Global Times [December 31, 2019]
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