Largest Number Of Gold Coins Unearthed At A Han Dynasty Tomb In China
2015-12-26 Sat
Archaeologists in China have discovered the largest number of gold coins from any Han Dynasty tomb. The excavation of a 2200 year old Han Dynasty tomb has unearthed 285 gold coins so far. The tomb belongs to the nobleman, Lin He who is believed to have received the title ‘Haihunhou’ or ‘Marquis of Haihun’ after he was deposed as an emperor.Latest News
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