4,000-Year-Old Remains Unearthed in Qinghai: Archaeologists Moved to Tears Upon Discovering the Grave’s Occupant.
Remains found in the ancient tomb.
More than 4,000 years ago, Qinghai Province experienced a devastating earthquake. Without warning, a deafening sound erupted, causing the sky and earth to change color, followed by landslides and collapses.
At that moment, many people perished before they could react, while the survivors were left crying and helpless amidst the cacophony, reminiscent of an apocalypse. Eventually, only a cloud of dust remained.
In 1999, traces of the earthquake were accidentally discovered, and the find was quickly reported to authorities, drawing significant attention from the Chinese archaeological community. A joint archaeological team was swiftly formed and dispatched to the site for excavation.
A joint archaeological team was quickly formed and sent to the site for excavation.
As the site was uncovered layer by layer, it was revealed to be the Lajia Site, lost in the earthquake over 4,000 years ago. Simultaneously, a bond of motherhood that had endured for millennia came into the sight of future generations.
According to reports, the total area of this massive site is 400,000 square meters, with the key area potentially reaching up to 200,000 square meters.
Archaeologists uncovered a total of 14 human skeletons in house number 4. Remarkably, most of these skeletons belonged to children, the youngest being only 2 years old.
Clearly, before the earthquake, they had gathered together, unprepared and in a joyful state, indicating the unexpected nature of the disaster, as evident from the positions of some of the skeletons. A horrifying earthquake took the lives of everyone in an instant.
The sitting postures of these skeletons reveal a story; some were prone on the ground, others lay sideways with their limbs curled. The most poignant was a skeleton embracing a child, seemingly trying to shield them. Upon seeing this skeleton, all the archaeologists present were moved to tears.
Most of the 14 skeletons are children’s skeletons, with the youngest being only 2 years old.
Subsequently, after rigorous DNA testing by experts, it was found that the 14 skeletons were closely related.
In addition to the remains of a family, archaeologists made an even more impressive discovery: a bowl of noodles made from millet. This indicates that people over 4,000 years ago used millet to make noodles. Consequently, the Lajia site, known as “The Site of Love”, became one of the top ten archaeological discoveries in China.
Today, the Lajia site is widely recognized as “The Oriental Pompeii”, attracting attention from many both domestically and internationally.
