Archaeologists have unearthed the 3,000-year-old remains of horses and a chariot in a Zhou Dynasty tomb in Henan Province, China.
Archaeologists have just discovered a set of 12 horses and 5 3,000-year-old chariots in China.
The excavation uncovered four horse-drawn chariots dating back to 770 BC. The chariots contained evidence of bronze and stone from the early Zhou Dynasty.
Archaeologists say this is the most complete discovery of a tomb in this era.
Archaeologists believe that the tomb belonged to a rather famous official, as evidenced by the porcelain and metal weapons found at the tomb. In addition to the artifacts, the tomb is an important discovery for historians because it provides a clear insight into burial customs during the early Zhou Dynasty.
However, the most valuable discovery was the complete set of chariots in various shapes and sizes. Notably, the horses were killed before burial, not buried alive.
