Jishan Ancient Tombs Cluster

Jishan Ancient Tombs Cluster

The Jishan Ancient Tombs Cluster is a cultural heritage protection unit of Linyi City.

The Jishan Ancient Tombs Cluster is located about 2 kilometers east of Huaqiao Village, Caozhuang Town, Linshu County. Dating back to the Han Dynasty, it is classified as an ancient tomb site.

The Jishan Ancient Tombs Cluster is among the third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units.

Caozhuang Town: Situated at the foot of Jishan Mountain and at the border between Linshu and Tancheng, Caozhuang Town is the home of the world-famous “Changlin Diamonds.” The town covers a total area of 92 square kilometers, with 65,000 mu of arable land, and administers 38 administrative villages and neighborhoods. It has a population of 51,000. In 2000, it was approved by the provincial government as a central township. It boasts a solid foundation in industrial economy and is also well-known across the county for its livestock farming industry.

The area is rich in mineral resources, mainly including barite, diamonds, shale red pottery clay, and high-quality mineral water. The largest diamond in China — weighing 158.7860 carats — the “Chang… Caozhuang Town detailed information++