Han Tombs in Shuozhou

Han Tombs in Shuozhou

The Han Tombs in Shuozhou are a cultural tourism attraction.

Guide: These Han tombs vary in size—some are as tall as about fifteen meters, while others are only three or four meters high. The size, height, depth, and scale of the tombs all reflect the rank of the deceased during their lifetime. A wealth of cultural relics has been unearthed from these tombs, all being practical items used by the deceased in life, including various types of pottery, cooking utensils, wine vessels, coins, bronze ware, ironware, jade artifacts, lacquerware, leadware, and wooden objects. Introduction: Located in the administrative and residential area of the Pingshuo Open-pit Coal Company, about 5 kilometers north of Shuozhou City, these tombs were excavated in 1983. There are more than 1,500 tombs in total, with over 15,000 cultural relics unearthed, making it the largest cluster of Han tombs in China. Notable examples include the Guanghan Han Tomb Cluster and the Guangyi Han Tomb Cluster.

Datong City, Shanxi Province