Untouched treasures discovered: 1,800 years old, Han Dynasty

The institute announced that more than 70 grave goods were found in the tomb, which was in good condition. Although the human remains in the graves were completely decomposed, the grave goods provided clues about burial customs. Bronze mirrors, pottery, a bronze seal with a turtle knob, lacquerware, wooden barrels, bowls with handles and glazed pottery were found in the graves.

In addition, mirrored brushes, bamboo hairpins, copper seals, hooks, iron swords and many other remarkable objects were unearthed during the excavations. It was stated that the tombs could be reached through common passages and that these passages opened into rooms with doors and windows.

One of the seals found showed that the owner of the tomb was named "Huan Jia." The presence of inscriptions bearing the surname "Huan" in two separate tombs suggests that the individuals were related and that the tombs probably belonged to a married couple. The institute stressed that this situation is rare and that it is most likely true that the tomb belongs to the Huan family.

The excavations also found traces of a coffin cart with two round wooden wheels, exquisitely crafted, thought to have been used to transport the dead to the burial site. Archaeologists say this structure is extremely rare.

This discovery is considered one of the most important tomb finds from the Han Dynasty in recent years, especially on the southeast coast of Shandong.