Tomb site of Han marquis chosen for national park

The tomb of the Marquis of Haihun near the Jiangxi provincial capital of Nanchang is one of the few imperial tombs that have not been looted. It covers roughly 40,000 square meters and contains eight small tombs and a burial site for chariot horses.

Outside the park will be an experience zone－showing how Han bronzeware was made and Han food was cooked－and a cultural center featuring the culture of the Western Han and Eastern Han (AD 25-220) dynasties.

The excavation of the tomb began in 2011. Among the greatest archaeological finds made there were 285 golden ingots, 48 golden horse hoofs, 25 golden qilin (a mythical animal) hoofs and 20 golden plates. Archaeologists also found a bronze pot containing chestnuts, possibly a sign that China's hot pot cuisine was also popular among ancient aristocrats.

The remains of the Marquis Liu He were removed for research in January 2016. Liu was the grandson of Emperor Wu, whose reign began one of the most prosperous periods in China's history. During the excavation, care was taken to preserve the site, and an application has been made to inscribe it on the UNESCO World Heritage list. 

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