Ancient Zheng State horse and chariot burial site discovered by archaeologists in China
Archaeologists have excavated a 2,400-year-old horse and chariot pit in China. The discovery occurred at the No. 3 Horse and Chariot Pit, which forms part of a larger group of tombs associated with aristocratic families from the Zheng State. This find provides significant insights into burial customs and material culture of ancient Chinese nobility during that historical period.
Key facts
- Archaeological excavation of a horse and chariot pit
- Site dates back approximately 2,400 years
- Located at the No. 3 Horse and Chariot Pit
- Part of a cluster of tombs from the Zheng State
- Tombs belonged to noble families of the Zheng State
Entities
Locations
- China
- Zheng State