Dozens of funerary objects were found in the tombs, including iron swords, bronze mirrors and glazed pottery.
Archaeologists have uncovered three ancient tombs in China with dozens of 'precious' funerary relics.Intriguingly, two of the tombs were found to contain bronze seals featuring the surname 'Huan,' indicating that they belonged to the same family—a 'rare' discovery, according to a press release from the Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.Researchers discovered the tombs at the Dazhuangzi Cemetery in Rizhao, a city on China's east coast.
The remaining funerary objects within M2 include glazed pottery pots, iron swords and bamboo hairpins, among other items. A bronze seal found in the tomb bears the name 'Huan Jia'—revealing the identity of the owner.The third tomb, M3, is located to the east of M1, and unlike the others it is well preserved. The tomb's main chamber is divided into two rooms—east and west—that are connected by miniature wooden doors and windows.
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