Tuesday, April 04, 2006

1,700-year-old tombs excavated in SW China province

Chinese archaeologists have discovered more than 360 tombs dating back more than 1,700 years in southwest China's Yunnan Province.

Located in Chengjiang County, the tombs were found around a hill covering a total area of 8,000 square meters. The tombs are believed to be built duirng the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220).