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Archaeologists have discovered the tomb of an ancient emperor in China that dates to around 1,500 years ago. The tomb was uncovered in Xianyang, Shaanxi province, in north-central China, the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology announced on Tuesday. Researchers say the tomb belongs to the founding emperor of China's Northern Zhou dynasty, which lasted from 557-581 A.D., based on an epitaph located on the eastern side of its entrance. This ruler is known by his personal name, Yuwen Jue. He was born in 542 A.D. and died in 557 A.D. at the age of 15. When he came to power, Yuwen...
