Ancient royal 'limousine' excavated in central China
Xinhua | Updated: 2017-07-28 20:19
ZHENGZHOU -- Archaeologists have found a "limousine" once owned by the Lord of Zheng State dating back 2,400 years, after five months of excavation in Xinzheng City, Central China's Henan province.
The giant, extravagant chariot, which is 2.56 meters long and 1.66 meters wide, was equipped with rain and sun protection on the top and decorated with bronze and bone ornaments.
It has more than 26 spokes in each wheel, which indicated the owner's noble status.
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