Site of the Ancient City and Tombs of Zhangzi

Site of the Ancient City and Tombs of Zhangzi

The Site of the Ancient City and Tombs of Zhangzi is a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Shanxi Province.

Site of the Ancient City and Tombs of Zhangzi

Site of the Ancient City and Tombs of Zhangzi (Second Batch of Provincial-Level Protected Sites)

Era: Warring States Period

Location: 3 km southwest of Zhangzi County, in Mengjiazhuang Village, Chengguan Town

It is located on the southern bank of the Yong River and a tributary of the Gangshui River. The tomb area sits on an east-west open terrace north of Mengjiazhuang Village, which is 3–4 meters higher than the surrounding land. In 1977 and 1988, 24 tombs were excavated here. At the Niupopo Tomb Site, precious artifacts from the Warring States Period such as bronze ware, jade artifacts, and pottery were unearthed.

Further Reading:

· Second Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protected Sites in Shanxi Province