Amazed by the ancient tomb of a mysterious nobleman of the Tang Dynasty

(NLDO) - The person who decorated this luxurious ancient tomb may have also decorated the tomb of Min Taizu during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

According to Heritage Daily, archaeologists discovered an elaborately decorated ancient tomb from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) during excavations in Shanxi Province, China.

The lavish gate of an ancient Chinese tomb, along with some murals - Photo: SHANDI PROVINCIAL INSTITUTE OF ARCHEOLOGY - CHINA

After several years of excavation, part of the ancient tomb was revealed with a gate decorated with swirling plant motifs, a pair of statues wearing robes - possibly guardians of the mausoleum.

According to the Shanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology, the passageway leading to the main burial chamber has a conical ceiling with four mythical beasts from Chinese mythology, including a dragon and possibly a phoenix.

Additionally, the walls of the room feature a series of panels decorated with drawings resembling thick red ribbons.

On the wall are illustrations of various aspects of daily life, with people walking in a rural setting, with foliage above.

According to archaeologists, this style is typical of the Tang Dynasty, known as the "tree-shaped" style.

More specifically, the paintings on the walls and ceilings are painted in bright colors such as white, red, yellow, black, green and orange.

Dating results show that the tomb dates back to the late Tang Dynasty. The owner of the tomb remains a mystery.

After the fall of the Tang Dynasty, China entered a period of chaos called the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, which lasted from 907－979; before the Song Dynasty once again unified the country.

Although this ancient tomb is dated to the 8th century, the beautiful gate, wall paintings and ceiling of this burial chamber tomb may have been made later, during the late Tang Dynasty.

Archaeologists suspect that the author of the paintings was also the one who decorated the tomb of King Taizu of Min, Shen Zhi, the founding king of the Min Dynasty during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/trung-quoc-kinh-ngac-voi-mo-co-vi-quy-toc-bi-an-thoi-duong-196240709123550469.htm