Tomb complex sheds light on life, trade and faith of ancient ethnic minorities in SW China

This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the excavation area of the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A worker cleans artifacts excavated from the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 30, 2023.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the excavation area of the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This aerial panorama photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the excavation area of the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the excavation area of the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

A worker cleans artifacts excavated from the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 30, 2023.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the excavation area of the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows artifacts excavated from the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This combo photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows pottery artifacts excavated from the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the excavation area of the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows artifacts excavated from the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the excavation area of the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows decorative artifacts excavated from the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the excavation area of the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows decorative artifacts excavated from the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the excavation area of the Dasongshan tomb site in Gui'an New Area of southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Archaeologists have unearthed more than 4,000 pieces or sets of relics, mainly household utensils and ornaments, from 2,192 tombs at the Dasongshan tomb site in Guizhou. The large-scale tomb complex has shed light on the life, trade and faith of the ancient ethnic minorities in southwest China.

The Dasongshan tomb site has been listed in China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2022. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)