Nearly 3,000-year-old ancient state found in north China province
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-01-14 10:20

"It's quite rare in ancient China, since males enjoyed higher status than females," said Li Boqian, adding that it is probably because Pengbo's wife's parents were of high status.

Five serial bells, of great value to the study of China's musical history, were also found in the graves.