Zhoujiazhuang Eastern Zhou Tombs

Zhoujiazhuang Eastern Zhou Tombs

The Zhoujiazhuang Eastern Zhou Tombs are a Shandong Provincial cultural relics protection unit.

The Zhoujiazhuang Eastern Zhou Tombs are located in Zhoujiazhuang Village, Qingyun Subdistrict, Xintai City. They date back to the Eastern Zhou period. On December 7, 2006, the Zhoujiazhuang Eastern Zhou Tombs were designated as part of the third batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units by the People’s Government of Shandong Province.

From March to May 2003, the Shandong Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and the Xintai City Museum excavated a total of 78 late Spring and Autumn to mid-to-late Warring States period tombs in the suburban area of Zhoujiazhuang, Xintai City. These tombs yielded approximately 1,600 rich burial objects, including bronze ware, ironware, pottery, bone artifacts, jade artifacts, shell artifacts, lacquered wooden items, and stone tools.

Qingyun Subdistrict: Located in central-southern Shandong, Qingyun Subdistrict of Xintai City covers a total area of 216 square kilometers. It was formed through the merger of the former downtown subdistrict, Xizhou Town, and Beishi Township, and serves as the seat of Xintai City government. The subdistrict administers 118 villages (residential areas), including 20 community committees, with a total population of 198,000. The area features a combination of urban zones, mountainous regions, and reservoir districts, integrating mountains, water, and cityscapes. It has abundant mineral resources such as coal, sandstone, limestone, carbonaceous rock, and mineral water. Natural attractions include Jindou Mountain, Mushi Mountain, and Huayu Ecological Agriculture Tourism Area, while scenic spots like Qingyun Lake, Pingyang River, Roma Square, and Qilu Pearl Square are marvelously crafted... More detailed information about Qingyun Subdistrict++

Further reading:

· Third Batch of Shandong Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units