23.12.2012 Two million copper coins

Approximately 3,500 thousand Chinese copper coins were discovered by archaeologists in 2012. And this was near the tombs, which are located on the site where the city of Huoluochaideng once stood. It was probably the capital of China.

One of China's greatest dynasties was the Han (sometimes Han). It ruled from 206 BC to 220 AD. The dynasty is divided into two parts. The first ruled the west and then the east. It contributed greatly to the fact that they lived in peace. As for the civilization itself, it surpassed both the Greeks and the Romans in many ways.

During the Han Dynasty, paper was produced, but it was not used much for writing. The dynasty left behind hundreds of documents written on wooden tablets and bamboo strips. Some of these documents contain government records on the economy and the like. including census records from 2 AD. Nearly 57 million people lived under the Han Dynasty.

The Han Dynasty simply brought prosperity to the people. It was only brought to its knees by a massive flood that hit an area where 9.5 million people lived. They were left completely cut off without food and crime flourished. Theft was rampant. In 21 AD, total anarchy reigned, bringing western Khan to his knees.

Ancient Chinese living at the time believed that when someone died, they should be buried with everything they needed for the afterlife. Archaeologists have located a complex of eight tombs in the Xinjiang region. The main one is believed to be the tomb of Liu He, grandson of one of the most influential Wu emperors. The secondary tomb is thought to be the one in which Liu He's wife was buried. The complex covers an incredible 12,000 square metres.

Inside, archaeologists have found around ten thousand gold, bronze and iron objects. chimes and various figurines. They represented the servants and other people the dead needed to serve them in the afterlife. The chariots were then placed in a special pit. The horses were also put to death and arranged in a tomb. The slaves and those who were to drive the chariots were killed or buried alive to accompany their master.

The most interesting find is the 3,500 kilograms of coins. Archaeologists reported this in December 2012. We wrote here: Archaeological news not only for metal detectorists

In total, two million copper wuzhu coins were discovered. The depot weighs about two tons. The basic feature of these coins is a square hole in the center so that the owner could string them on a string, which made transportation easier. The Chinese started using coins three thousand years ago.

Sources: www.thevintagenews.com, http://www.ecns.cn/