Archaeologists working in Jinan, Eastern China, have concluded excavations of a series of tombs in advance of development in the area. Among the most exciting aspects of the dig was the discovery of several Yuan Dynasty tombs, some of which featured well-preserved and colorful murals and carved brick artistry.
All in all, 35 tombs were excavated in Jinan in advance of the Jinan Eastern Suburbs Project. Of these 12 were Yuan Dynasty tombs. (Jinan Archaeological Research Institute)
Excavating in Jinan: Uncovering the Yuan Dynasty Tombs
In April 2021, the Jinan Archaeological Research Institute began excavations at a site in the city of Jinan, in the Shandong province located in Eastern China. Jinan required this archaeological work in advance of the construction of the Jinan Eastern Suburbs Project.
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The excavations were fruitful, uncovering a series tombs from different periods of China’s history, including the Han Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty and the Qing Dynasty. While many of the tombs had already been looted, the team still found more than 60 sets of Chinese artifacts . The range of epochs encountered indicates that this was once a large cemetery which existed over many years, helping archaeologists understand more about burial customs and ancient cultural practices in the Jinan area.
