by In a startling archaeological find near the Tomb of the Lord in China, researchers uncovered a burial pit containing the skeletons of 100 horses dating back 2,400 years. The discovery sheds light on ancient burial practices and the symbolic importance of horses in Chinese culture during the Warring States period.
The arrangement of these horse skeletons suggests they were ritually interred, possibly as part of funerary rites or ceremonies honoring the deceased lord. Analysis of the bones could provide insights into horse breeding, husbandry practices, and the cultural significance of these animals in ancient Chinese society.
This find represents a significant contribution to our understanding of burial customs and societal structures in early Chinese history, highlighting the reverence and importance placed on horses within the context of elite tombs and rituals of the time.
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