Warring States period tombs unearthed

Tombs estimated to date back to the Warring States Period (475BC-221BC) have been excavated in the city of Handan in north Hebei Province.

The 30 tombs were discovered beside a construction site. Also found were 99 pieces of cultural relics, including some bronze and iron wares, jade crafts, pottery and accessories.

Handan was the capital city of the ancient Zhao during the Warring States Period. The discovery will help researchers study the ancient city's handicraft industry and its population.