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source : Xinhuanet
A group of Chinese archaeologists who partook in a joint unearthing venture in Mongolia was stunned to discover two finely-carved silver dragons among-st the artifacts as Mongolian folklore isn't popular for mythical dragons. The Tibetan mythology was the one known for dragons of course, the mythical Chinese dragon is known to be one of the legendary creatures in Chinese mythology, folklore.

While Chinese archaeologists were working through their third year at the excavation site on tombs of Xiongnu aristocrats in Mongolia, they stumbled upon the gilded silver dragons. Lan Wanli, who led the Chinese archaeological says that the 3 inch length dragons had a gesture looking back to its vertical tail, these characteristics hint to the Western Han Dynasty 206 B.C. Experts also say that these two dragon artifacts could be attached to a decorative vessel, as well as can be a sign of cultural interchange between the north and central China.

This Mongolian tomb precedes the previously found Xiongnu aristocratic tombs in Russia and Mongolia, furthermore they noted that this tomb belongs to someone who had a high status in the ancient Mongol society.

Lan Wanli also added that they have also found many other artifacts such as a jade belt hook,wooden cups,leather horse harness and other household utensils, chariots and weapons inside the tomb.

Who are the Xiongnu ?

The Xiongnu people were an alliance of nomadic tribes also known as the Huns that emerged around the end of the third century B.C. and had a huge impact on Chinese and world history. During the Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu and the Chinese imperial court clashed several times. 

Archaeologists Unearth Two Golden-Silver Dragons from Mongolian Tomb


source : Xinhuanet
A group of Chinese archaeologists who partook in a joint unearthing venture in Mongolia was stunned to discover two finely-carved silver dragons among-st the artifacts as Mongolian folklore isn't popular for mythical dragons. The Tibetan mythology was the one known for dragons of course, the mythical Chinese dragon is known to be one of the legendary creatures in Chinese mythology, folklore.

While Chinese archaeologists were working through their third year at the excavation site on tombs of Xiongnu aristocrats in Mongolia, they stumbled upon the gilded silver dragons. Lan Wanli, who led the Chinese archaeological says that the 3 inch length dragons had a gesture looking back to its vertical tail, these characteristics hint to the Western Han Dynasty 206 B.C. Experts also say that these two dragon artifacts could be attached to a decorative vessel, as well as can be a sign of cultural interchange between the north and central China.

This Mongolian tomb precedes the previously found Xiongnu aristocratic tombs in Russia and Mongolia, furthermore they noted that this tomb belongs to someone who had a high status in the ancient Mongol society.

Lan Wanli also added that they have also found many other artifacts such as a jade belt hook,wooden cups,leather horse harness and other household utensils, chariots and weapons inside the tomb.

Who are the Xiongnu ?

The Xiongnu people were an alliance of nomadic tribes also known as the Huns that emerged around the end of the third century B.C. and had a huge impact on Chinese and world history. During the Han Dynasty, the Xiongnu and the Chinese imperial court clashed several times. 
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