Chinese anthropologists unearth tomb with 500-year-old mummiesMarch 27, 2017 - 14:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Anthropologists in central China are carefully preserving the mummies of a couple accidentally found in a tomb that is believed to date back some 500 years, Chinese media report. The tomb was unearthed in Taikang county in Zhoukou, Henan province by a construction crew that was installing plumbing. The buried man and woman are believed to be the grandson of Gu Zuo, an official under the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), and the grandson’s wife. The clothes the mummies wore were so well preserved that a gold-coloured pattern could still be made out on them. Other finds at the site include a tombstone as well as two crystal coffins. However, some online posts claimed that other valuables, including swords and fans, were stolen by locals when the tomb was unearthed on March 19. A local official denied that any valuables were stolen, saying the tomb was unlikely to have them since most officials in the Ming dynasty lived frugally because of a crackdown on corruption during the era. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |