Jianjiao Tomb Cluster
The Jianjiao Tomb Cluster is a cultural heritage site protected by Hubei Province.
Jianjiao Tomb Cluster
Located in Jianjiao Village, Lengji Town, Gucheng County, this is a tomb cluster from the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. It lies close to the ruins of Zanyang City, spans roughly 1,500 meters east-west and 2,000 meters north-south, with a total area of about 3 million square meters. More than 100 tombs have been found, among which are eight large Eastern Zhou-period tombs with burial mounds approximately 25–50 meters high and bases 20–50 meters in diameter. The site covers an enormous area and contains a significant number of large Eastern Zhou tombs, making it of considerable academic importance.
Source: Hubei Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau
Further Reading:
· Sixth Batch of Hubei Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units
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