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Tombs of Emperor Yang Guang unearthed

Updated: 2013-11-17 11:31
( Xinhua/China Daily)
Tombs of Emperor Yang Guang unearthed

Archaeologists confirm on Saturday the tomb found in Xihu township of Yangzhou in jiangsu province belongs to Emperor Yang Guang, who is considered one of the worst tyrants in Chinese history and who brought the Sui Dynasty (AD 581-618) to an end. A nearby tomb was confirmed to belong to Yang's queen. [Photo/Xinhua]

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