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1,215-year-old tombstone

A 1,215-year-old tombstone was discovered in north China’s Hebei Province, according to the local cultural relics protection department.

The tombstone, dating back to the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), was found in Fucheng County.

It 37 centimeters long and 35 cm wide and bears a 697-character inscription about the tomb owner surnamed Zheng, who was a military official in the Tang Dynasty.

The find provides important material for the study of culture, customs and other features of the time.




 

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