In 1960, a tomb thief was unearthed from the tomb of Wu Zetian s granddaughter, who sat in the pile

Mondo History Updated on 2024-02-01

HumansHistoryLong and glorious, it hides a myriad of gripping stories. And one of the legendary stories took place in China thousands of years agoTang Dynastyperiod, the protagonist involved is a female emperor who tasted the Spring and Autumn wine and weizhen the world-Wu Zetian's own granddaughterLi Xianhuiclan (also known as the lord of Yongtai). In 1960, the Mamba character bureau from the literature andArchaeologyIn the excavation materials, precious fragments of this story have been restored.

1.Discovery of ancient tombs: At a mine construction site around the 60s of the 20th century, workers stumbled upon an ancient tomb known as the Tomb of Princess Yongtai. This discovery caused the local authorities andArchaeologyThe attention of experts.

ArchaeologyResearch: Experts conducted an in-depth study of the tomb of Princess Yongtai and found that it is located on a Liangshan Mountain in Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province. From the outside, the tomb is so large that it feels like its owner is extraordinary. After further research, experts determined that the owner of this ancient tomb was none other than Princess YongtaiLi Xianhui, is Tang ZhongzongLi XianThe seventh daughter.

3.The identity and life of Princess Yongtai: Princess YongtaiLi XianhuiBorn in 681, she was a gentle and dignified woman. She married a colt named Wu Yanji, and the two lived happily as husband and wife. However, they died at the same time in 701, and the exact reason for this is still debated today.

4.The luxury of the cemetery and funerary goods: The layout of the Yongtai Princess Cemetery is exquisite and sprawling, including tomb passages, passages, patios, rain passages and burial chambers. The number of funerary goods in the tomb is numerous, including:Terracotta figurineswithCeramicutensils, etc., exquisite craftsmanship. The tomb also preserves exquisite frescoes, showingTang Dynastyof the booming scene.

5.Tomb robbing:ArchaeologyDuring the excavation, experts found that the tomb of Princess Yongtai had traces of invasion by tomb thieves. These tomb thieves infiltrate the cemetery through caves and tunnels in an attempt to steal valuables from the tomb. However, surprisingly, they found the body of a man in the tomb.

6.Mata Cuibo Mural: One of the most surprising finds in the tomb of Princess Yongtai is a mural called "Mata Cuibo". This mural depicts a magnificent white war horse galloping through the water, the picture is vivid and delicate, showing the Tang DynastyArtLevel.

7.Fate of the Tomb Robber: It is speculated that the tomb robber may have tried to take advantage of the chaos to steal the treasure from the tomb, but he died of hunger and exhaustion in the cemetery. His body was preserved along with other funerary goods in the tomb of Princess Yongtai and becameArchaeologyOne of the important clues for scientists to explore this ancient tomb.

This story shows the mystery and luxury of Princess Yongtai's tomb, and also hints at the desire and pursuit of wealth in that era. Through this story, the Mamba Character Bureau hopes to let readers understand the treasures and mysteries of the ancient world and further explore human beingsHistoryThe splendor and change.

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