In ancient China, not only daily life but even the “afterlife” was of great interest to many residents. They care for the grave of the deceased and his or her life after taking its last breath.
The world of tombs and ancient tombs in ancient times was very mysterious and clearly reflected the extremely interesting cultural characteristics of each dynasty and historical period.
The Han Dynasty is one of the most prosperous dynasties in the history of the country of billions of people. Therefore, it is not surprising that archaeologists and researchers have discovered many lavish tombs and many unique burial items thousands of years old related to this dynasty.
The lavishly crafted jade shroud is one of the treasures that grave robbers dare not take from a 2,000-year-old tomb in China.
One of the tombs that was invaded by grave robbers, surprising scientists and many archaeologists is the resting place of Chu Vuong, the king of Chu state, one of the vassals of the Han Dynasty. (206 BC – 220).
Accordingly, the grave robbers took only the golden nails and left behind a priceless treasure. It was a coffin made of jade. But what the real cause is is still a mysterious question
The king was buried in a lavish jade coffinLiu Mao (died 154 BC) was the son of Chu Yi Vuong Liu Ying, one of the vassal kings of the Han imperial family. Luu Dinh is also the grandson who called Han Cao To Luu Bang his uncle.
King Liu Mao suffered a tragic end because he participated in treason with 6 vassal countries during the Western Han Dynasty. Illustration
According to “The King of Chu Yuan” in the History of Sima Qian, after being at the throne of Chu for four years, King Chu died in 174 BC. After that, his son Liu Mao inherited the title of Chu Vuong, called Chu Vuong Mau.
However, this young ruler suffered a tragic end. Accordingly, due to participating in treason during the reign of Han Canh De Luu Khai (the 6th emperor of the Han Dynasty) along with 6 other vassal countries and was defeated, Chu King Luu Mau decided to commit suicide in in 154 BC.
This is an extremely famous event in history and left a traumatic result that caused 7 vassal kings of the Han Dynasty to lose their lives. History books call this the Chaos of the Seven Kingdoms, or the Rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms, a rebellion of seven vassals during the Western Han Dynasty, but it was quickly defeated.