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Xi'an unearthed a Sui Dynasty tomb, the owner of the tomb is a 9-year-old girl, experts: funerary products are not inferior to the emperor

In 1957, an ancient tomb was discovered in Liangjiazhuang. This quiet little village was suddenly broken by the noise. Archaeologists have come here. As archaeological excavations progressed, a sarcophagus appeared. When the sarcophagus was opened, people were shocked by the exquisite necklaces and beautiful jade objects inside.

Xi'an unearthed a Sui Dynasty tomb, the owner of the tomb is a 9-year-old girl, experts: funerary products are not inferior to the emperor

This is a Sui Dynasty tomb, and the owner of the tomb is Li Jingxun, who died at the age of 9. This tomb is the one with the highest specifications and the richest funerary products among the Sui Dynasty tombs found so far. Experts said that in terms of funerary goods, they are not inferior to the tomb of the Sui Dynasty Emperor. This sarcophagus is very delicate and small, only 1.92 meters long and 0.89 meters wide.

Xi'an unearthed a Sui Dynasty tomb, the owner of the tomb is a 9-year-old girl, experts: funerary products are not inferior to the emperor

On top of the sarcophagus is a temple carved. After so many years, the doors, pillars, and maids in the hall are still clearly visible. On either side of the door of the temple stood two dignified maids, who seemed to be guarding the hall. The archaeological team found a very beautiful necklace in Li Jingxun's tomb, which is composed of multiple gold rings, metal balls, and pearls, and is very exquisitely made.

Xi'an unearthed a Sui Dynasty tomb, the owner of the tomb is a 9-year-old girl, experts: funerary products are not inferior to the emperor

Underneath the necklace, there is also a brightly colored chicken blood stone. Below the chicken blood stone, there is a lapis lazuli stone. The two gemstones are very beautiful. After many people see this necklace in the museum, they lament that the jewelry necklaces of many well-known brands are not as good as this ancient necklace.

This string of gemstones is of a very high level of craftsmanship and excellent materials, how can it become a funerary object for a little girl? Who is Li Jingxun who can have such a valuable funeral product? The reason why Li Jingxun has such funerary products is because she has a grandmother who is extremely fond of her. Her maternal grandmother was named Yang Lihua, the daughter of Yang Jian, the Emperor of Sui.

Xi'an unearthed a Sui Dynasty tomb, the owner of the tomb is a 9-year-old girl, experts: funerary products are not inferior to the emperor

Yang Lihua was originally the empress of the Northern Zhou Emperor, and after Yang Jian won the world, she became a princess. Yang Lihua was disappointed in her father's seizure of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and put all her love on her daughter Yuwen Eying. After Yuwen Eying became a relative, she gave birth to a daughter, that is, Li Jingxun.

Xi'an unearthed a Sui Dynasty tomb, the owner of the tomb is a 9-year-old girl, experts: funerary products are not inferior to the emperor

Li Jingxun is smart and cute, very likable. Therefore, Yang Lihua took her to the palace to raise her. When Li Jingxun was 9 years old, he suddenly fell seriously ill. No matter what the doctors tried, they could not cure her disease. As a result, Li Jingxun passed away in this year. After Li Jingxun's death, Yang Lihua did her best to prepare extravagant funeral products and high-standard funerals for Li Jingxun. The following year, Yang Lihua, who had lost her granddaughter, also passed away.

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