Tomb of legendary Chinese general Cao Cao found | Taiwan News

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The tomb and remains of Cao Cao (曹操, 155 – 220) one of the most famous generals and politicians in Chinese history and literature during the Three Kingdoms Period from nearly two millennia ago, have been found in Henan Province’s Anyang City, reported Liberty Times.

The Henan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology reports discovering three remains of three bodies interred in an ancient tomb and after an expert assessment, one of them has been positively identified as that of Cao Cao. The two other bodies have yet to be identified, but are believed to be both women, one approximately 50 years old, while the other is believed to be roughly 20 years of age at the time of their deaths.

According to Chinese media reports, the five mausoleum complex includes an outer rammed earth foundation, a “spirit way” (神道), a structure on the east side, and a structure on the south. The tomb has been confirmed to contain Cao Cao’s body and related structures.