Ancient tombs discovered outside Beijing

The impressive underground ruins date back some 2,500 years to China's Warring States period (475 BC-221 BC).

Archaeologists have found the walls of an ancient city and more than 1,000 tombs on the outskirts of the Chinese capital Beijing.

The archeologists unearthed one ancient site, 69 ancient kilns, the remains of 8 lime pits, 10 wells, and 3 streets.

The teams have found ceramic and porcelain urns, earthen sculptures of animals, copper tools, and mirrors in the area.

Some of the items are believed to be made by a kingdom that unified China and formed its first empire in 221 Before Christ.

The archeologists also discovered the ruins of a square-shaped city with walls on each side. The city was also built by an ancient dynasty.


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