In China, archaeologists have completed the third stage of excavations, which in 2017 are conducted on the South-West of the country. During the work they removed from the ground about 10 thousand artifacts of the Ming dynasty, most of which are made of gold and silver.
according to Archaeology News Network, archeologists found very valuable, not only from a historical point of view, objects during the final season of excavations at the historic site of Zhuankou Changing in Sichuan province.
Here in the XVII century on the banks of the Minjiang river, in the late period of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644 ad) was one of the largest battles of the so-called Peasant war. Perhaps it was then lost artifacts.
Researchers raised from the ground, mostly made of gold and silver, including coins, bullion, utensils and jewelry, such as rings and bracelets.
Previously, here in the bed of the river was found about 42 thousand relics. But last season brought the most impressive findings. According to scientists, many of the discovered items belonged personally to the crown Prince of the Ming dynasty.
this, in particular, indicates a square gold seal with tortoise-shell handle. She definitely belonged to the crown Prince, as evidenced by the hieroglyphs on it. So, to print written “Shih Tzu”, that is the first son among the crown princes.
Also the seal is decorated with the character “Shu” is an alternative name to the modern province of Sichuan. By the way, a similar relic was found in China for the first time. The seal contains 95 percent of the gold. The length of its sides is 10 inches, and the thickness of the press – three centimeters.
it is Reported that this year’s final stage of excavations lasted more than three months – from January to April. During this time, scientists have extensively studied an area of 5,000 square meters.
