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History

Han dynasty tomb unearthed in 2006 In January 2006 during the construction of a plaza in Pingli County a Han dynasty era tomb was uncovered, during its excavation archeologists found 259

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, one tripod made from iron, a pottery kitchen range as well as three pottery urns.

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