1,000-Year-Old Liao Dynasty Chariot Burial Unearthed in Inner Mongolia
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1,000-Year-Old Liao Dynasty Chariot Burial Unearthed in Inner Mongolia

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,000-year-old chariot burial from the Liao Dynasty (AD 916–1125) in Inner Mongolia, a discovery that sheds light on the ancient nomadic Khitan people who once ruled a vast region of northern China. The well-preserved chariot, along with the human remains and burial artifacts found with it, offers a fascinating glimpse into the cultural practices and social hierarchy of this lesser-known dynasty. The Discovery of a Liao Dynasty Chariot Burial The remarkable find was made in the city of Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, by a team of archaeologists from the Inner Mongolia Archaeological Research Institute, reports 163.com. The burial site, located near the ruins of the ancient Liao capital, Shangjing, was excavated in early August 2024, reports Archaeology Mag from a Xinhua News Agency release. The highlight of the site is a wooden chariot, complete with wheels, that was interred alongside the deceased. The Lasting Impression of the Nomadic Liao Dynasty on Chinese Culture Hidden For A Thousand Years – China's “Underground Great Wall” Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesAsiaHistoryAncient TraditionsRead Later