A tomb discovered in Taiyuan from the 8th century features murals in the “figures under the tree” style. The multiple scenes depicted throughout the tomb show daily life during the Tang dynasty. One image includes a man with blond hair and western dress, likely an influence from the Silk Road trading route.
A Tang dynasty tomb decorated with colorful murals is providing a new glimpse into daily life in China during the 8th century. Most interestingly, the murals show signs of Western influence, particularly the inclusion of a blond, bearded figure.
A 2018 reconstruction project of a hillside road in the capital of the Shanxi Province led to unearthing the tomb, but archaeologists hadn’t really reported on the discovery until now. READ MORE...
