There is a group of huge tombs of ancient Tibetan in early Tang Dynasty in Reshui area of Dulan [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. Among the 200 tombs in the necropolis, the largest one is about 11meters high, 55 meters long from the east to the west and 37 meters wide from the south to the north. There are three rounds of rocky wall in one meter high and 3 meters wide around the tomb.
By the archaeological excavation, a lot of relics of leather boot, golden articles, wooden bowls and dishes, wooden bird animals, pottery, inscribed wooden slips of ancient Tibet are unearthed. Especially, the unearthed silk clothes with clear designs, bright colours are the scarce treasures [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. The main kinds of the silk cloth are the brocade, thin satin, tough silk and embroidery with design of birds and animals, flowers and plants, figures and carriages, among which those with beautiful designs of figures and hunting scene are the first time of excavation.
The excavation of the tombs in Dulan is very useful for the study of the history of the civilization of ancient Tibet. It was classified as one of the most important discoveries by the Ministry of Culture in 1983 and 1996. It was under the state protection.
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By the archaeological excavation, a lot of relics of leather boot, golden articles, wooden bowls and dishes, wooden bird animals, pottery, inscribed wooden slips of ancient Tibet are unearthed. Especially, the unearthed silk clothes with clear designs, bright colours are the scarce treasures [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]. The main kinds of the silk cloth are the brocade, thin satin, tough silk and embroidery with design of birds and animals, flowers and plants, figures and carriages, among which those with beautiful designs of figures and hunting scene are the first time of excavation.
The excavation of the tombs in Dulan is very useful for the study of the history of the civilization of ancient Tibet. It was classified as one of the most important discoveries by the Ministry of Culture in 1983 and 1996. It was under the state protection.
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