The Fifteen-Ditch Tumulus Cluster

The Fifteen-Ditch Tumulus Cluster

The Fifteen-Ditch Tumulus Cluster is a cultural relic protection unit of Jilin Province.

The Fifteen-Ditch Tumulus Cluster

Batch and publication date: Sixth batch, May 31, 2007

Address: Shisidao Town, Changbai County

Period: Warring States–Western Han Dynasty

Category: Ancient Tomb Site

Managing Authority: Changbai County Cultural Relics Management Office

Open to Public: No

The tumulus cluster is situated on the terraces along both banks of the Fifteen-Ditch River. The Shisidao Hydropower Station Tumulus Cluster currently includes eight tombs, which are circular stone-piled graves. These tombs are arranged along both sides of the Fifteen-Ditch River, are similar in size, with diameters of approximately 15–18 meters and heights of about 1–1.5 meters. Reddish-brown, sandy pottery shards have been collected here, which are similar to those unearthed at the Menganzi site. The shape of the tombs is similar to that of the Ganguzi tombs. The discovery of this tumulus cluster is of great significance for studying the distribution of the Ganguzi tomb sites.

Shisidao Town: Shisidao Town is located in the southeastern part of Jilin Province, at the southern foot of the main peak of Changbai Mountain, between longitude 127°54′–127°55′ and latitude 41°26′–41°40′. It borders Jinhua Township to the east, neighbors Shisidao Township to the west, faces the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea across the river to the south, and adjoins Fusong County to the north. The town stretches 36 kilometers from north to south and 15 kilometers from east to west, covering an area of 320 square kilometers. The terrain of Shisidao Town is higher in the north and lower in the south, with the highest point being the main peak of Wangtiane, which stands at an elevation of 2,051.4 meters. The area is part of a karst volcanic rock region.

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