Archaeo-Histories on Nostr: Burial pit with horses and chariots (Spring and Autumn period, around 6th to 5th ...

Burial pit with horses and chariots (Spring and Autumn period, around 6th to 5th Century BC), China 🇨🇳

The burial tradition of interring horses and chariots alongside the deceased was a mark of honor, usually reserved for royalty or nobility. The horses were likely sacrificed to accompany the charioteer in the afterlife, reflecting the belief that the deceased would continue to need transportation and status symbols in the next world.

#archaeohistories