Tomb of the Nine Mounds

Tomb of the Nine Mounds

The Tomb of the Nine Mounds is a cultural heritage site protected by Hubei Province.

Tomb of the Nine Mounds

Located in Zhongfen Village, Zengdian Town, Yunmeng County, it is a family cemetery from the Eastern Han Dynasty. Situated on a gently sloping terrain that is higher in the east and lower in the west, nine burial mounds are visible, with remnants standing 1 to 6 meters high and base diameters ranging from 16 to 40 meters. The site is relatively well-preserved. Artifacts collected at the site include iron swords, bronze mirrors, and geometric-patterned bricks. The cemetery is of considerable scale, high-grade design, well-preserved condition, and orderly arrangement, making it of significant academic value.

Source: Hubei Provincial Bureau of Cultural Relics

Further Reading:

· Sixth Batch of Hubei Provincial Cultural Heritage Sites