Archaeologists opened an ancient Chinese tomb and found someone they never expected to see inside: a blonde, bearded man.
A tomb discovered in Taiyuan from the 8th century features murals in the “figures under the tree” style.The multiple scenes depicted throughout the tomb show daily life during the Tang dynasty. One image includes a man with blond hair and western dress, likely an influence from the Silk Road trading route. A Tang dynasty tomb decorated with colorful murals is providing a new glimpse into daily life in China during the 8th century.
Victor Xiong, professor of history at Western Michigan University, who wasn’t involved in the discovery, told Live Science the “Westerner,” painted in the tomb leading camels, likely represented someone from Central Asia. “Based on his facial features and outfit style,” Xiong said, “we can identify him as a ‘Westerner,’ likely a Sogdian from Central Asia.”The Sogdian people lived in what is now modern-day Tajikistan and Uzbekistan and were active along Silk Road trading routes.
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