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graves of glory Possibly China’s most important archeological find in decades, the necropolis of the man believed to be one-time Emperor the Marquis of Haihun is now being excavated in Jiangxi Province. An unprecedented array of grave goods, personal effects and precious metals unearthed at the site now looks set to revolutionize perceptions of one of the most venerable and ancient dynasties in Chinese history.
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NEWSCHINA I April 2016