Yanghai Cemetery, Archaeological burial ground in Shanshan County, China
The Yanghai Cemetery contains over 300 tombs with wooden coffins wrapped in ox-hide, revealing preserved mummies and burial artifacts from ancient times.
Dating from 1260 to 48 BC, the cemetery belongs to the Subeixi culture, which established agricultural practices and settlements in the Xinjiang region.
The burial site demonstrates a mix of pastoral and agricultural lifestyles, with evidence of millet, barley, wheat cultivation, and grape growing in oasis conditions.
The cemetery location in Shanshan County requires guided tours through local organizations, with artifacts displayed in regional museums for public viewing.
Plant studies at Yanghai identified 25 species, including three types of cereals, medicinal plants, and wood materials used for fire-drilling tools.
Location: Shanshan County
GPS coordinates: 42.80873,89.66901
Latest update: March 18, 2025 03:39
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