Graves of Han Dynasty are three kilometers southeast of Lianzhou Town of Hepu County. They belong to ancient Chinese graves over a thousand years ago.
Ancient Chinese graves are divided into earth pit graves and brick pit graves. Those who were mostly government officials and their assistants coming from the south and immigrants were buried with many mortuary objects after they died in Hepu because honourable burial prevailed in Han Dynasty. Unearthed artifacts of these years include copper phoenix lamp, copper house, pearl, agate, amber, pottery house, ceramics ect.
These relics provide life historical information for us to study our ancient military, art, culture, politics, economy and friendly contacts and trade with people of Southeast Asia countries. It belongs to the key relics protection unit of Guangxi Autonomous Region. |