The Guozishan Warring States tomb M1 in Zhangshu, Jiangxi: The Joint Gouzishan Archaeological Team of Jiangxi Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology, Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and Zhangshu Municipal Museum

The discovery of the Warring States tomb M1 at Guozishan is a groundbreaking achievement in Eastern Zhou archaeology in Jiangxi. This earthen pit tomb is ditch-bounded with two sloping ramps leading to the bottom. The wooden burial chamber comprises 25 sub-chambers, and more than 2600 pieces/sets of grave goods were unearthed, including sets of ritual vessels, musical instruments, weaponry, chariot and horse accouterments. The tomb dates back to the middle Warring States period, and inscriptions found on the Zhiyi and Bu?shou ge-dagger-axes (or ji-halberds) suggest the tomb occupant had a close relationship with the Yue royal house. This tomb reflects diverse cultural attributes, which integrated and coexisted with each other. The excavation holds significance as it offers insights into local history, political landscape, and cultural changes during the Eastern Zhou period.

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The discovery of the Warring States tomb M1 at Guozishan in Jiangxi is a groundbreaking achievement in Eastern Zhou archaeology, offering insights into diverse cultural attributes, local history, political landscape, and cultural changes during the period.