JINAN, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) -- A total of 168 tombs were recently unearthed in Jinan, the capital city of east China's Shandong Province, according to the archaeology institute of Jinan.
The tombs were discovered at a construction site of a metro depot. Among them, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) tombs have a predominant presence, followed by those from the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.).
Over 1,000 items or sets of intact or restorable artifacts were unearthed, including pottery jars, ceramic bowls, as well as porcelain jars and basins.
According to the institute, this extensive excavation, which revealed a diverse range of tomb types spanning various historical periods, has enhanced the understanding of burial customs and practices in the region.
The cemetery was divided into multiple groups, with each group characterized by its relative concentration, consistent structure and close orientation, said the institute.
U.S. and Mexico will boost deportation flights and enforcement to crack down on illegal migration
HSBC CEO Noel Quinn plans to retire
Calling a female colleague a 'pretty woman' at work is sex discrimination, tribunal rules
Audit finds Wisconsin Capitol Police emergency response times up, calls for better tracking
EMMA COWING: Humza Yousaf's obsession with gender politics showed an absolute contempt for women
US challenges 'bogus' patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition
Democrats vow to protect Speaker Mike Johnson from being ousted from office
Former Spain coach Del Bosque to head the commission overseeing beleaguered soccer federation
India recalls Rishabh Pant for T20 World Cup after near