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山西公布平遥唐墓发掘资料 墓主为太原郡人士
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-05-07 01:12

Core Insights - The excavation of the Tang Dynasty tomb M5 in Pingyao County, Shanxi Province, reveals significant historical information about the burial practices and cultural artifacts of the early Tang period [1][3] - The tomb, dating back to the early Tang period, belonged to an individual from the Taiyuan Commandery and provides evidence for the location of the ancient Pingyao city during the Sui and Tang dynasties [3] Summary by Sections Excavation Details - The tomb M5 is located approximately 8.3 kilometers west of the ancient city of Pingyao and 8.6 kilometers north of the Zhen Guo Temple [1] - The tomb structure consists of a vertical pit with a single brick chamber, including a tomb passage, door, and chamber [1] Artifacts and Historical Context - A total of 13 burial items were unearthed, including pottery, bronze, and iron artifacts [3] - The tomb's owner was buried in the year 700 AD, providing a reference point for the early Tang period [3] - The findings indicate that early Tang tombs in Shanxi typically featured gray pottery and colorful glazed pottery, with a transition to white porcelain in the middle Tang period [3] Research Significance - The M5 tomb serves as a chronological marker for the transition between the early and middle Tang periods in Shanxi [3] - The burial structure and artifacts contribute valuable insights into the funerary customs and evolution of Tang Dynasty burial practices in the Jinzhong region and beyond [3]