From May 2017 to August 2018,the Shandong Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology conducted archaeological excavations at the Fangshang Village south cemetery and revealed a total of 64 Eastern Zhou tombs,54 of which were pit tombs,predominated by occupants in an extended burial position.Among them,three tombs were relatively well preserved with a large number of grave goods,including objects made of pottery,bronze,stone,and bone,antler,etc.Excavations indicate that these three tombs date to the late Spring and Autumn through the early Warring States period,based on analysis of tomb form and characteristics and assemblages of grave goods.This cemetery shares similar cultural characteristics with many other cemeteries in the capital city of Lu,such as the Yaopu cemetery,and likely belongs to the Group A tombs in the capital city of Lu,probably a gentleman-class family cemetery.Excavation of Eastern Zhou tombs at the Fangshang Village south cemetery provides important data for the study of the archaeological and cultural genealogy at the capital city of Lu,funerary systems,and the relationship between Lu and surrounding vassal states.
Qufu City,ShandongCapital City Site of LuFangshang Village South CemeteryPit TombLate Spring and Autumn through Early Warring States
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