Cultural relics from Chu tombs to be displayed in SW China's Sichuan

Ancient swords excavated from the Jiuliandun Tomb are displayed at the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province on Aug 16, 2016. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

An exhibition entitled "Story of Jiuliandun Tomb" will be officially open to public at the Jinsha Site Museum in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province on Aug 20, 2016.

The exhibition will showcase of 142 exquisite cultural relics excavated from the Chu tomb at Jiuliandun in Zaoyang of Hubei province, which was part of Chu Kingdom's territory during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), when China was comprised of seven kingdoms.

The excavation of Jiuliandun No.1 and No. 2 tomb was a major archeological discovery in 2002. So far, Jiuliandun is the biggest and most magnificent Chu-style ancient tomb ever found. It symbolizes the Chu's rich burial customs and is typical of ancient Chu couples' joint tombs.

The tomb consists of nine burial pits, including a grave for horses and chariots that is considered the largest ancient chariot-horse pit ever discovered in China. Besides, thousands of antiques were also excavated from the Jiuliandun tomb, covering ritual, military, life and burial objects.