Astana-Karakhoja Ancient Tombs
Last Update : 2006-10-17 17:57:13 - Astana-Karakhoja ancient tombs are located 42 km (26 miles) east of Turpan City. As the public cemetery of the ancient Gaochang Kingdom, the tombs are known as the Underground Museum of Turpan because of the magnificent historical relics founded there in.
- Last Update : 2006-10-17 17:57:23
- The tombs are 5 km (3.1 miles) from east to west, and 2 km (1.2 miles) from north to south. Covering an area of 10 sq km (about 2,471 acres), most of the tombs date from the end of the second century through to the early ninth century. The tombs were divided by families and each of them contains many funerary objects. Money, wooden figures, household utensils and paintings, even foods are well preserved because of the arid climate. The interred bodies soon became desiccated after burial, with most of the dead becoming mummified, though they still appear vivid and alive.
- Last Update : 4/2/2008 8:17:36 PM
- Only three chambers are open to the public at present. To assist in preservation, visitors must not touch the murals inside while visiting.
| Admission Fee: |
CNY 20 |
| Recommended Time for a Visit: |
Half an hour |
