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Atsana Graves

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Atsana Graves lie northwest of the Ancient City of Gaocheng and is where imperials of the city were buried between the 3rd and 9th centuries. Most of the artifacts found in these tombs date from the same period and include silk brocades with Chinese and Middle Eastern designs, paper burial objects and other items of daily use. The objects are in excellent condition as they have been well preserved in the dry climate. 3 of the tombs are open to tourists and are entered through steep and narrow passageways that lead to burial chambers about 6 meters (20ft) below the ground. 2 of the tombs are decorated with simple paintings - the first of auspicious birds the other depicting persons representing Confucian virtue. The last tomb contains well-preserved mummies of a man and woman.

 
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