The
pits for buried furnishing in the south area dated its discovery onmay, 1990.there
are 24pits in all, and in14 rows from east to west. Authorized excavation began
since 1991.Until then 6small pits were excavated. In 1992,two middle-sized pits
exhumed, which all differ in form and content.
The pots for buried furnishings in the south area generally go deep underground
for more than 7 meters, comprising two parts; the pit proper and the sloping
path.
The
pit proper is rather long and spacious. For the purpose of laying the furnishings
up; the sloping paths are situated at the southern and northern ends, serving
as the passageway for going down and coming out of the pit during the construction.
Accordingly, they were blocked up when the construction work was finished.
Ludging
from the newly excavated part of the pits, the things that were buried in the
pots of the south areas were exceptionally abundant in its content.
Indeed,
so abundant that the word"potteryfigurines of warriors and horses"
fails to make an all-inclusive summary of them .As far as was discovered at
present. They include 3 aspects at least: 1) the granary.2) the repository,
and3) the treasury .In terms of their higher-up on the treasures were kept;
herdsmen who were in charge of raising domesticated animals, and henchmen who
were helping their master in the management of wealth.
A
set of naked figunnes
The
naked figurines of "three men walking together
A
set of naked figunnes
The
naked figurines of "three men walking together
