IS5110 2023: Eastern Zhou Horse Martyrdom Pits

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Title

IS5110 2023: Eastern Zhou Horse Martyrdom Pits

Subject

Immovable Culture Heritage

Description

The Eastern Zhou Martyred Horse Pit is located in the western part of the village of Hetiatao in Linzi District, Zibo City. The owner of the tomb was Duke Jing of Qi, the 25th king after Jiang Tai Gong, who reigned for 58 years and was one of the longest rulers of Qi. The tomb is 26 metres from north to south and 23 metres from east to west. The outer chamber is located in the middle of the tomb, built of natural stone, 8 metres long from north to south, 7 metres wide from east to west and 5 metres deep. The tomb was robbed in its early years and no burial goods remain, except for the surrounding horse martyrdom pits, which are mostly intact.

Source

is51102023

Date

03/05/2023

Contributor

Zhiyang

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Type

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License

Creative Commons Public Domain (no conditions)

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The Eastern Zhou Martyred Horse Pit is located in the western part of the village of Hetiatao in Linzi District, Zibo City. The owner of the tomb was Duke Jing of Qi, the 25th king after Jiang Tai Gong, who reigned for 58 years and was one of the longest rulers of Qi. The tomb is 26 metres from north to south and 23 metres from east to west. The outer chamber is located in the middle of the tomb, built of natural stone, 8 metres long from north to south, 7 metres wide from east to west and 5 metres deep. The tomb was robbed in its early years and no burial goods remain, except for the surrounding horse martyrdom pits, which are mostly intact.

Collection

Citation

“IS5110 2023: Eastern Zhou Horse Martyrdom Pits,” STAGE, accessed December 13, 2025, https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/1500.

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