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Pyramids under threat from recent burials
Beni Suef :: Egypt | 14 days ago
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In Manshiet Dahshur, 35km south of Cairo, the villagers recently extended the boundaries of the cemetery. For Ahmed Rageb, a carpenter who buried his cousin in the annexe, it was a logical decision. "We want to bury the dead," he said, strolling
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Emperor's real burial site found in E China
Yangzhou :: China | 1 month ago
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Archeologists from all over the country rushed to Yangzhou and confirmed that the tomb found in Xihu township of Hanjiang district belonged to Yang Guang, who is considered to be one of the worst tyrants in Chinese history. Generally, Chinese
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Chinese embrace eco-burials
Beijing :: China | 1 month ago
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Chinese traditionally believe that souls may rest in peace only if their bodies properly buried underground in coffins. But today, many are becoming open to other options, like scattering ashes in the sea or inlaying funeral urns in walls. Ahead of
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Guarding the legacy of emperors
Beijing :: China | 1 month ago
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A dedicated few in Beijing 's suburbs keep a lookout for tomb raiders, day and night It was a clear day in March, and the air was still cold on this morning of early spring in Beijing. Li Jianzhong, a 54-year-old keeper of the Yongling Mausoleum, was
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Guarding the legacy of emperors
Beijing :: China | 1 month ago
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A dedicated few in Beijing 's suburbs keep a lookout for tomb raiders, day and night It was a clear day in March, and the air was still cold on this morning of early spring in Beijing. Li Jianzhong, a 54-year-old keeper of the Yongling Mausoleum, was
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Wedding at the tomb
A couple of Philadelphians had their marriage solemnized at the tomb of the groom’s uncle who made a promise to the fatherless bride to take her to the altar but didn’t made it because of circumstance. The groom’s
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Service standards issued on cemetery industry
Shanghai :: China | 1 month ago
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The service reception regulation said cemeteries must provide the location and prices of the tombs to the relatives of the deceased and sign contracts with them over tomb maintenance and the rights and responsibilities of both parties. The regulation
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A lost people
Ulaanbaatar :: Mongolia | 4 months ago
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Now archaeologists are trying to dig deeper to find out more about the race...They're mining the Western Xia (1038-1227) Tombs for narrative nuggets to resurrect the stories of the people who perished in Genghis Khan's final battle. Little is known
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Warning issued on illegal tomb, grave building
Shanghai :: China | 6 months ago
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The Regulation of Funeral Management, was issued by the State Council on Nov 16, stipulating that tombs and cemeteries should not be built on arable farmland, in forests, or at scenic spots. He Qingxun, director of the funeral management section of
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Ancient tombs discovered in Nanjing
Nanjing :: China | 6 months ago
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Nanjing ( chinadaily.com.cn) Archaeologists have found 46 ancient tombs in Nanjing Forestry University of Jiangsu province. The tombs, dating back to around AD 229, are considered to be very important archaeological discoveries. More than 100
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