Archaeologists Uncover Ornate Tang Dynasty Tomb with Stunning Murals in China
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Archaeologists in northern China have unearthed a Tang dynasty tomb adorned with murals depicting daily life, including a possible "Westerner" with blond hair, likely a Sogdian from Central Asia. The tomb, discovered in 2018 near Taiyuan, features well-preserved scenes of men threshing grain, making noodles, and women fetching water, as well as mythical figures like dragons and phoenixes.
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