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Turpan > Turpan Attractions > Astana-Karakhoja Ancient Tombs
Astana-Karakhoja Ancient Tombs
The tombs are located 42 km (26 miles) southeast of Turpan city and 6 km (3.7 miles) from the Ancient City of Gaochang. The tombs were the public cemetery of the ancient Gaochang residents, both aristocrats and commoners. Among the excavated 456 tombs, the Gaochang king's has not been found. Since 1959, 456 tombs have been excavated and thousands of cultural relics have been unearthed. Besides hundreds of dessicated bodies, there are murals depicting figures, birds and flowers on display in the three tombs. Altogether 2,000 documents were unearthed, with content covering political, economic, cultural and military developments of Gaochang City. Now three tombs have been opened to visitors. Besides dessicated corpses, there are murals depicting figures, birds and flowers on display in the three tombs.
The tombs are mainly those of the Han people while those of ethnic groups such as the Cheshi, Turki, and Hun are also represented. Tomb structure and placement indicate that while Han people were in the majority in the Gaochang, all nationalities enjoyed equality.
It is noteworthy that the mummies here compare favorably with Egyptian mummies in both quantity and the quality, providing precious specimens for anthropology, history, medicine, and ethnology. The mummy of the well-known Gaochang General is 1.90 m (6.2 ft) tall with well-preserved beard, hair and clothes.
Travel Tips:
1. Currently three chambers are open to the public. For your own safety, do not enter the unopened areas.
2. Do not touch the murals inside the chambers.
Features
Mummies
Regular Visiting Hours
2 hours
Tips
1. Currently three chambers are open to the public. For your own safety do not enter the unopened areas. 2. Do not touch the mural inside the chambers.
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