Treasure Tomb of the Warrior Queen 1/7 Fu Hao Shang Dynasty Harvard
She has been referred to as the King Tut of China. Fu Hao, the legendary warrior queen of China’s first dynasty, was buried with treasures of bronze, jade and ivory, more than a hundred weapons and the remains of sacrificed humans. For years archeologists could only speculate about the people of the Shang dynasty, who were known for their excessive drinking and passion for human sacrifice – until now. Archaeologists make a macabre discovery. Fu Hao shared her grave with 16 people — all sacrificed at her burial. Archaeologists discover the only unlooted royal tomb of the Shang era. It belongs to Fu Hao, the legendary warrior queen. Fu Hao and WuDing with a chariot and horses. WuDing was king during the Shang dynasty during 1250 and 1046 BC Fu Hao was believed to have been his favorite amongst his 3 main wives, though he may have had as many as 60. Fu Hao was a general who led successful military campaigns all over China. Fu Hao and WuDing. WuDing was king during the Shang dynasty during 1250 and 1046 BC Fu Hao was believed to have been his favorite amongst his three main wives, though he may have had as many as 60. Fu Hao was a general who led successful military campaigns all over China. Dr. Rod Campbell, Archaeologist, Brown University, with a sacrificial charioteer that was buried in a tomb with other sacrificed bodies and treasures. Dr. Jim Burton, Geo-Chemist from University of Wisconsin with a skull of a human sacrifice. 16 people were buried with Fu Hao in her tomb …
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